Palo Alto Weekly June 17, 2016 by Palo Alto Weekly

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Vol. XXXVII, Number 37

June 17, 2016

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Eminent domain may be used to prevent Buena Vista’s closure Santa Clara County, Palo Alto and Housing Authority prepare fresh bid to buy mobile-home park by Gennady Sheyner

n a fresh attempt to prevent the closure of Palo Alto’s sole mobile home park, city and county officials have teamed up with the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County for a new bid to buy Buena Vista Mobile Home Park — one that may involve eminent domain. If the new offer is not accepted

by the Jisser family, which owns the property, the Housing Authority could invoke eminent domain to compel the sale, the agency’s executive director Katherine Harasz said at a briefing conference Wednesday morning at Palo Alto City Hall. The announcement came at a time when the Jisser family, the City

of Palo Alto and the Buena Vista Residents Association remain embroiled in two lawsuits surrounding the potential closure of the mobile home park, which is home to about 400 low-income residents. Both the Jisser family and the residents are suing the City (in federal and state courts, respectively), with the Jissers protesting the relocation package that they are required to provide to the residents, and the Residents Association challenging the City

Council’s decision in May 2015 to approve the park’s closure. Santa Clara County and the City of Palo Alto had already pledged $14.5 million each in funds designated for affordable housing to purchase the mobile-home park from the Jisser family. But last August, after Buena Vista residents filed a lawsuit against the City, the Jisser family pulled the plug on negotiations, with its attorney stating in a letter that the family “will not be coerced into accepting a sale

agreement by the use of litigation as a strong-armed tactic.” Now, county and city officials are preparing to try again, and they now have a new partner and a new set of tools at their disposal. Santa Clara Supervisor Joe Simitian said Wednesday morning that all three partners believe that they now have “a path forward, which will allow us to prevent the closure of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park (continued on page 12)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Brock Turner judge continues to face backlash Juror sends Persky letter saying, ‘Justice has not been served’ by Elena Kadvany

Zachary Hoffman

Buena Vista Mobile Home Park residents Jenny Cruz (right), Dagoberto Garcia, and their son, Dylan, are happy that the park may be saved by the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County through eminent domain. See story on page 12.

CRIME

Palo Alto teacher arrested for alleged sex crimes Paly biology teacher suspected of assaulting 15-year-old student by Sue Dremann and Elena Kadvany

Palo Alto High School sci- completed ninth grade at Paly, ence teacher who alleged- and the suspect had been her biology teacher during her ly touched a stufreshman year, which dent in a classroom after ended on June 2, accordthe end of the school year ing to police. was arrested by police on An investigation reWednesday night, June vealed that teacher Ron15, for committing sex nie Farrell, 46, of Palo crimes against a minor. Alto, had been commuPalo Alto police renicating with the victim ceived a call on Monday, using social media. He June 13, at about 8:44 p.m. from a parent who Ronnie Farrell asked the victim to meet him at Paly on Tuesday, said their 15-year-old daughter had been assaulted by a June 7, at 9 a.m. The victim reguteacher. The victim had recently larly helped her teachers with

chores in the classroom, and she agreed to meet him, police said. Farrell allegedly led the victim to his classroom, where the two of them were alone. After conversing with the girl, Farrell allegedly put his hands under the victim’s clothes and touched her breasts. He also allegedly took one of her hands and placed it on his groin over his clothing. He eventually told the victim to leave the classroom, police said. Detectives who began investi(continued on page 14)

he embattled judge who presided over the sexualassault case and sentencing of former Stanford University student-athlete Brock Turner has continued to face backlash over his decision both inside and outside the courtroom this week, with the district attorney removing him from hearing an unrelated sexual-assault case soon after a juror in the Turner case criticized the sentencing. Speaking publicly for the first time, the juror said he was “absolutely shocked and appalled” by the “ridiculously lenient” sentence that “completely disregarded” the jury’s verdict. On Tuesday, in a “a rare and carefully considered step,” Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen filed a peremptory challenge against Judge Aaron Persky, preventing him from presiding over a preliminary hearing for a male Kaiser Permanente surgical nurse accused of sexually assaulting a sedated woman, according to a statement from the district attorney’s office. Rosen filed the challenge after Persky dismissed a misdemeanor stolen property case in the middle of a trial before the jury deliberated, ruling in response to a defense motion that the state had not proven its case. Persky reportedly faced backlash over the Turner sentencing during jury selection for the stolen property case, in which some prospective jurors refused to serve, according to several media reports. Although rarely used, attorneys on either side of a case in California may unilaterally re-

move a judge if they believe the judge is prejudiced against the attorney or the defendant and that a fair and impartial trial is not possible. The disqualification is automatic and requires no showing of cause. “We are disappointed and puzzled at Judge Persky’s unusual decision to unilaterally dismiss a case before the jury could deliberate,” Rosen said in a statement. “After this and the recent turn of events, we lack confidence that Judge Persky can fairly participate in this upcoming hearing in which a male nurse sexually assaulted an anesthetized female patient.” Rosen said that in future cases, his office “will evaluate each case on its own merits and decide if we should use our legal right to ask for another judge in order to protect public safety and pursue justice.” Meanwhile, a male juror who served on the Turner case spoke publicly for the first time on Saturday, delivering a cutting letter to Persky stating, “This punishment does not fit the crime.” This juror in the case of the former Stanford University studentathlete, who was found guilty on March 30 of three felony sexualassault charges, provided the letter to the Palo Alto Weekly. He has requested to remain anonymous to protect his privacy. The Weekly met with the juror on Sunday to confirm his identity as a juror on the case by inspecting his court-issued attendance certificate. He is the only one of the (continued on page 10)

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FEELING LUCKY? ... When Fresh Market shuttered its Palo Alto supermarket in March 2015, residents in the neighborhoods around Edgewood Shopping Center were quick to cry foul and express their disappointment. The grocery store, after all, was the key “public benefit” that the developer Sand Hill Properties offered to the city as part of an approved plan to redevelop the plaza. Though Sand Hill continues to face a city fine of $1,000 a day for failing to provide a grocer, this has brought little relief to area shoppers who remain without a neighborhood market. This week, they received a fresh glimmer of hope when city officials announced that Lucky Supermarkets may soon be opening shop at the plaza. According to a news update released Thursday morning, the city has learned from recent conversations that Fresh Market, which continues to hold the lease on the store, is in negotiations to establish a Lucky grocery store at Edgewood. The deal is not yet done and, according to Planning Director Hillary Gitelman, the information that the city has received is based only on verbal conversations. Yet the prospect of a Lucky store returning to Edgewood Plaza (which once had a Lucky), offers residents the best hope since April, when Andronico’s announced that its own negotiations with Fresh Market had fallen through. Stay tuned.

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GOING UP ... It will soon cost a little more to park at Caltrain station lots, the agency announced Wednesday. Starting July 1, the price of parking

at Caltrain station lots will increase 10 percent, adding 50 cents to the usual $5 for daily parking fees and rising from $50 to $55 for monthly parking permits. On top of that increase, which was approved by Caltrain’s board in December 2015, the agency will begin paid parking enforcement at the Caltrain station in Belmont after it had previously been free. Caltrain offers paid all-day parking at most stations. Although rates are typically the same across the station lots, higher rates are sometimes charged at Caltrain’s San Jose Diridon Station. MUSICAL SUMMER ... Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20, but the City of Palo Alto is kicking off its offerings of free summertime concerts starting with the popular Twilight Concert Series, which begins Saturday, June 18, with the Youth Orchestra and Choral Concert at the courtyard at the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road. The series includes a Rolling Stones and Santana tribute bands, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West and two children’s movie nights, with each event starting at 6:30 p.m. Events will also take place at Rinconada Park, California Avenue and the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre Secret Garden. Downtown’s Music on the Plaza kicks off on July 7 outside City Hall with rock ‘n’ roll band Dutch Uncle. The free series runs through Aug. 11 and includes the Motown sounds of Pride & Joy, Bud E. Love’s Swing Orchestra, a Doobie Brothers tribute group and a country music night.

Upfront WATER

East Palo Alto runs out of water, development on hold City asks water agency for additional monthly allocations to meet needs by Sue Dremann Alto County Waterworks District dissolved. Today, East East Palo Alto has 1.96 million gallons per day of water allocations from SFPUC. The city is at or close to already using that amount of water. Additionally, several hundred residents and small businesses receive water from underground wells. But the city has no ability to get water from other sources such as the Santa Clara Valley Water District for development, City Manager Carlos Martinez told the Weekly last week. East Palo Alto has exceeded its guaranteed Hetch Hetchy supply four times in the last 14 years, most recently in 2012, according to a city staff report. These numbers do not include the water usage for three major entitled projects: Edenbridge Homes, 166 new residential units; the 215,000-square-foot Sobrato office project; and the 4 Corners mixed-use project. Without additional water sources, the city must put off other major projects that will create affordable housing and thousands of jobs, proponents for the additional allocation told SFPUC commissioners. In all, city general plan growth projections include 2,519 additional residential units; 333,406 square feet of additional retail; 1.9 million square feet of additional office space; and 267,987 square feet of addi-

tional industrial space by 2035. Current proposed projects on hold include 120 units of affordable housing on city-owned land at 965 Weeks St.; a new private school funded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, for up to 500 students that includes

Palo Alto nears decision on November tax to combat traffic Proposal would create business tax based on employee count by Gennady Sheyner

last two meetings, he has been arguing that the city should instead form a blue-ribbon task force that would evaluate potential transportation projects and then bring the package to the voters in 2017 or 2018. Others on the committee maintain that the city’s traffic situation has already deteriorated and that it’s incumbent on the council to do something about it. Waiting two years, their argument goes, would exacerbate the problem even further, while delaying potential solutions. “This is an urgent problem,” Councilwoman Liz Kniss said at the committee’s Thursday meeting. “We’ve talked about this for quite a while now and, as much as housing looms out there, the traffic problem is one we hear about

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An office building is under construction on University Avenue and Donohoe Street in East Palo Alto, but future construction projects could be on hold because of a city water shortage for new developments.

TRANSPORTATION

proposal in Palo Alto to place a tax measure on the November ballot to fund traffic improvements is beginning to stir anxieties in the city’s business community, though a new survey suggests that most residents would support it. The City Council plans to discuss and possibly decide on the potential tax measure on June 27. And while council members generally agree that the city urgently needs a new funding source for alleviating traffic congestion, not everyone is convinced that this year’s general election is the best time to do it. Vice Mayor Greg Scharff, who sits on the council’s Local Transportation Funding Committee, is the committee’s lead skeptic about a 2016 measure. Over the

But East Palo Alto takes on the largest chunk of affordable housing and is in a singular position to remain a leader for future affordable units. About 40 percent of the city’s current housing stock is affordable. The city is willing to take on more affordable housing in a region where supplies have not kept up with demand, but the lack of water threatens its position and threatens the city’s jobs development, Gauthier said. An increased water allocation factors heavily into economic equity issues, Gauthier said. She noted that at 0.23 jobs per resident, East Palo Alto has the lowest jobs-per-capita ratio in the county, an unemployment rate

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undreds of units of affordable housing and millions of square feet of commercial construction in East Palo Alto cannot be developed because the city has run out of water for new projects, according to city leaders. To remedy the situation, the city asked the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) on Tuesday, June 14, to allocate another 1.5 million gallons per day to the city’s guaranteed water supply as it puts together its 2035 Water Management Action Plan (WaterMAP). The SFPUC will be tasked with finding and securing adequate water supplies for its 26 permanent wholesale members and projected demand through 2040, including options for East Palo Alto’s additional water needs for future growth. City leaders are asking SFPUC and the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), whose members make up SFPUC’s wholesale customers, to create ways and incentives for the wholesale member cities that are not using their full water supply guarantees to transfer a portion of their allocations to East Palo Alto and other cities that face increased demands. The city receives allocations far below other cities because it lost a share of its water to Menlo Park in 2001 when the East Palo

health care and other services; a 200,000-square-foot office project at 2111 University Ave. that could create 650 new jobs; and a 1.4 million-square-foot office project at 2020 Bay Road, the former Romic chemical plant location, that could provide up to 4,500 new jobs, according to a city manager’s report. On Tuesday, Councilwoman Lisa Gauthier told SFPUC commissioners that the city has the lowest gross-per-capita water consumption of any of the SFPUC’s wholesale water customers at 57 gallons per day, according to a BAWSCA annual survey for fiscal year 2013-2014. The nearby affluent city of Hillsborough has one of the highest uses at 301.9 gallons per capita per day.

on a constant basis. If there’s one thing people like to talk about in town right now, it’s how terrible the traffic is right now, how much worse it is, how much worse it’s going to get.” For proponents of the tax measures, a recent survey offered plenty of good news, along with some reasons for caution. The new survey, which was conducted by the polling firm Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3), suggests that about 65 percent of the voters would support the type of tax measure currently envisioned by the council — a business tax based on employee count. Under the current proposal, businesses would have to pay either $50 (if they have between 11 and 50 employees) or $100 (if they have more than 50

employees); businesses with up to 10 employees would be exempted. Because the measure would be a general tax, it would only need 50 percent support rather than the two-thirds approval that specific taxes require. Yet the survey also found that of the 65 percent who said they support the measure, only 36 percent said they would “definitely” vote for the measure, while 22 percent said they would probably vote and 8 percent said they were “undecided,” but leading toward yes. The survey also suggested that support would drop if there was an organized opposition campaign, particularly if voters become convinced that the council is trying to rush the measure through. Another factor that will weigh heavily on the council’s decision is the transportation measure that is being spearheaded by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). That measure, a 1/2 cent sales tax increase, is expected to raise $6 billion for a host of regional improvements, including an extension of BART to San Jose, increased bus service, an investment in grade sepa-

ration along the Caltrain corridor (which would entail submerging the train tracks under crossing streets, or vice versa). The VTA measure, which would require support from twothirds of the county’s voters, proved popular with Palo Alto voters, with about 75 percent of the respondents to the city’s new survey expressing support for it. But after voters learned about the potential local measure, support level for the countywide one dropped to about 69 percent, according to the survey results revealed Thursday. During the committee’s discussion, Scharff made the case for carefully crafting a list of transportation projects and only then asking the voters for a funding source. While he concurred with his colleagues about the need to “do something” to solve the city’s worsening traffic problems, he acknowledged that he doesn’t know at this time which projects would accomplish this. He also expressed some concern about the possible effect that the local effort could have on the re(continued on page 15)

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Palo Alto banks on new nonprofit to reduce downtown traffic City Council invests $100,000 in new Transportation Management Association, acknowledges that more revenues will be needed by Gennady Sheyner

fter talking for years about the need to reduce the rate of solo drivers to downtown Palo Alto, the City Council this week agreed to back words with funds when it voted to contribute $100,000 toward the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nascent trafficfighting nonprofit. In unanimously agreeing to invest in the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association (TMA), the council acknowledged that the $100,000 contribution is not enough to make a difference in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commute patterns. Yet council members also agreed that the initial investment is necessary to jump-start the TMA, which they hope will ultimately expand and become a self-sustaining organization. Above all, the investment was a vote of confidence in the new group, which incorporated as a nonprofit in January. The goal of the new nonprofit is to reduce by 30 percent the single-occupant vehicle rate by offering incentives to downtown commuters to carpool or shift to other modes of transportation. A recent survey of downtown employees indicated that about 5,500 of them currently drive alone to get to and from work, according to the TMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new business plan. This means to reach 30 percent, the organi-

zation would need to shift the commute patterns of about 1,650 employees. According to the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business plan, which the council enthusiastically endorsed Monday, Caltrain and regional transit agencies such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Samtrans and AC Transit (which administers the two Dumbarton Express lines) will play a leading role in the effort. The plan calls for shifting about 1,000 commuters to transit by offering full (and later, partial) subsidies for transit use. Rob George, district manager at Philz Coffee and president of the TMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors, said the group is now in negotiations with Caltrain about possibly allowing small downtown businesses to purchase Go Passes for their employees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; discounted Caltrain tickets that are typically sold in bulk to large employers. The goal, George said, is to make the train â&#x20AC;&#x153;a reliable and affordable option to move in and out of Palo Alto.â&#x20AC;? The organization is also encouraging carpooling, having recently partnered with the San Francisco-based company Scoop, which offers an app that matches commuters one trip at a time. So far, the results have

been promising. As of last Friday, 320 people registered for Scoop (above the TMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s target of 300), George said. Other strategies include encouraging workers to use the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shuttles and subsidizing â&#x20AC;&#x153;last mileâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;first mileâ&#x20AC;? programs offered by transportation-network companies like Lyft. These programs would target workers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live near transit hubs and for whom Caltrain and VTA buses are not a viable option. Though the TMA is optimistic about meeting its goals, the business plan also notes that attaining a mode shift is difficult because the cost of driving and parking is â&#x20AC;&#x153;by far the most â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;affordableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as well as convenient option for many employees,â&#x20AC;? which means significant incentives will need to be provided to get people out of cars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vast majority of the 854 downtown employers are small and cannot afford additional costs of doing business such as subsidizing employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commutes, whether by transit or other means,â&#x20AC;? the plan states. The plan notes that if the discounted fares for Caltrain are achieved through the Go Pass program, transit will become affordable in the long term with little or no subsidy from the TMA. In the interim, however, â&#x20AC;&#x153;sig-

nificant investments must be made to bring about parity while, at the same time, realigning parking availability, location and pricing and creating more holistic home-to-work options,â&#x20AC;? the plan states. The council agreed, with no dissent, that the TMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is critical and merits support from the city and that the biggest wild card is funding. Councilman Tom DuBois argued that the city and the TMA need to do more to get a buy-in from local businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a tool for businesses to improve the impacts theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having downtown,â&#x20AC;? DuBois said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we need to find a way to encourage them to pay for more of it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to really see the benefits to themselves of participating.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Pat Burt agreed that a great investment will be needed but argued that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;wishful thinking that encouragement will somehow come up with adequate funding,â&#x20AC;? noting that the city hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen too much interest from the broader business community to contribute funds toward the traffic-reduction effort. To that end, the city is now exploring two potential sources of long-term funding for transportation programs. One is a local tax measure that would appear on the November ballot, with the proceeds exclusively devoted to transportation improvements. A council committee is in the process of surveying residents and determining whether the tax measure would have a solid chance of passing. Another option is parking revenues. Palo Alto is in the process of performing a study evaluating the possibility of having paid parking in downtown parking facilities. Councilwoman Liz Kniss on Monday expressed support for

this idea, noting that current parking meters typically accept credit cards and are fairly convenient and easy to use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of us who looked at this for a while, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question that parking is not free, however you look at it,â&#x20AC;? Kniss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;free parking,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; but someone is subsidizing it.â&#x20AC;? The council ultimately voted 8-0, with Councilman Marc Berman absent, to approve a $100,000 contribution to the new TMA. Shortly before the vote, downtown resident Neilson Buchanan compared the newly formed organization to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;little pony,â&#x20AC;? when compared with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thoroughbred horseâ&#x20AC;? at Stanford University, which has been wildly successful in switching students and faculty from cars to other modes of transportation. Buchanan urged the council to â&#x20AC;&#x153;let the little pony run the best it can,â&#x20AC;? even as he acknowledged that it would take much more than $100,000 a year to make a significant difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the person having to step up with the money will primarily have to be the city in the early years,â&#x20AC;? Buchanan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that the next council will take a really hard look at giving the pony of the small TMA a chance to flourish.â&#x20AC;? George also stressed the critical need for the city and the TMA to work together on achieving a reduction in singleoccupant vehicles while continuing to promote a vibrant downtown environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing more exciting than thinking of a TMA that continues to grow and support as the city grows,â&#x20AC;? he told the council. Q Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be emailed at gsheyner@ paweekly.com.

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An approved, three-story development at 411-437 Lytton Ave., shown in a rendering above, is facing an appeal from downtown residents.

DEVELOPMENT

Resident appeal seeks to nix downtown Palo Alto development Opponents of approved project at 411-437 Lytton Ave. say building is too massive for area by Gennady Sheyner

proposal to construct a three-story building next to a historic home on Lytton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto is facing resistance, with more than a dozen residents signing an appeal petition calling for the City Council to strike down the recently approved project. The appeal, which was filed by Vincent Leung and 13 other co-signers, is the latest skirmish between developers looking to build in downtown Palo Alto, and residents who argue that the new proposals are incompatible with their neighborhoods. The City Council is set to consider the appeal on June 20. In recent years, the number of appeals of new downtown projects have shot up, with mixed-use proposals at 636 Waverley St. and 240 Hamilton Ave. surviving challenges from residents in late 2013. Another mixed-use project, at 429 University Ave., was forced back to the drawing board by the City Council last November after residents similarly claimed that it doesn’t fit in with the neighborhood. The project has since undergone a design makeover, though residents maintain that the planned building remains too massive and out of scale. The latest appeal targets a development proposed for 411-437 Lytton Ave., which includes renovations to an existing single-story home (including construction of a new basement) and construction of a new three-story, 19,838-squarefoot building with 13,522 square feet of office space and two residential units on the top floor. It also includes a two-level underground parking garage, which would be accessed from Kipling Street. Though the project has suc-

ceeded in securing recent approvals from the city’s Historic Resources and Architectural Review boards, residents maintain that it’s incompatible with the area and that it would bring severe congestion to Kipling, which appellants argue is too narrow to accommodate the traffic the new development would generate. In his appeal letter, Leung argues that the intersection of Lytton and Kipling is already extremely busy during rush hour and building a garage in that corner could create traffic hazards. Some cars, Leung wrote, would queue up on the garage ramp during the busy hours, possibly blocking the sidewalk. Others would try to avoid Lytton by taking Kipling to Everett Avenue, near Johnston Park, he wrote. “Diverting traffic from a twostory parking garage to small residential streets will increase the risk for pedestrians in the area,” according to the letter. “Even without this project there are already recent reports of accidents in this area.” Critics are also arguing in their appeal that the proposed building is out of scale with the neighborhood and that it would intrude on the privacy of neighbors, particularly given its second-floor terrace and a garden. At the March 17 meeting of the Architectural Review Board, Leung argued that the noise impact from the new development will be significant, particularly from the new building’s proposed second-story terrace. If the office space is rented out to a tech startup, Leung said, people are working around the clock and disturbing the residents next door. “It’s just going to be a big noise problem close to these residen-

tial people living next to it,” said Leung, whose home on Kipling Street is directly across from the site of the proposed development. Height is also an issue for the project’s opponents. Leung and his fellow appellants argue that the 40-foot building would not be compatible with the block’s “modest two-story homes” and that there are “no buildings as large to be found for hundreds of feet in any direction.” The appeal argues that the project in “vastly different in scale and massing” from neighboring buildings. “Its windows, bays, doorways, and entryways are unlike those on nearby residences,” the appeal states, arguing that the project “inserts a massive commercial building into a modest residential neighborhood that include historic properties.” Leung’s appeal is co-signed by 12 other downtown property owners — Neilson Buchanan, Malcolm Beasley, Tricia Dolkas, Michael Griffin, Diane Hakansson, Michael Hodos, Yen Nguyen, Marion Odell, Janice Sedriks, Carolyn and Bob Taber, and Jessica Woodside — as well as JC Andrade, a partner in Vino Locale, a wine bar at 431 Kipling St. Architectural Review Board (ARB) member Wynne Furth agreed with the critics that the proposed development doesn’t meet the city’s compatibility standards. The challenge of building on Lytton, she said, is figuring out “how to build at a higher intensity without damaging the pattern of the neighborhood that moves on toward the creek.” “I don’t think this building does it,” Furth said at the March 17 hearing. “I don’t think it does it

Stanford University’s commencement on Sunday morning was typically celebratory and momentous, while also historical and at times political, even contentious. It was the final graduation ceremony for President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy in their current roles. Both are stepping down after more than a decade in their respective positions. Sunday also marked the university’s 125th commencement, a milestone the university has celebrated throughout the year. Keynote speaker, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, talked about the importance of appreciating history, urging graduates to balance past and present in order to better understand and impact the future. He also had strong, unapologetic words for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, whom he never named explicitly but described as an “infantile, bullying man.” Unavoidable at the ceremony were other traces of the present moment — particularly the recent sentencing of former Stanford student Brock Turner for the sexual assault of an unconscious, intoxicated woman on campus last year. Hennessy began the commencement with a moment of silence for survivors of sexual violence and victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. Later, he called the two Stanford graduate students who intervened and apprehended Turner “heroes.” Some graduating seniors taped to their caps white pieces of paper printed with “1/3,” a reference to the number of women, gender nonconforming and transgender students who will have been sexually assaulted by the time they leave Stanford, according to a Stanford climate survey. Others carried signs with messages like, “Rape is rape” and “Brock Turner is not an exception.” Hennessy ended the ceremony on a more traditional note. “As you leave, I hope you carry with you a strong determination to make your own contribution to a better world, and to exemplify the best of the Stanford spirit,” he said. “Make us proud; I know you will.” Q — Elena Kadvany

Woman arrested for making threats at Jobs residence A Southern California woman was arrested for making criminal threats and smashing a car windshield outside the Palo Alto home of Laurene Powell Jobs, police said. Jobs is the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The incidents occurred over a two-day period in early May. Palo Alto police released information regarding the incident on Tuesday after completing the investigation. According to police, Paloma Duarte, 31, of Long Beach, had come onto the Jobs property in Old Palo Alto on May 9 and made threats against a female occupant. A witness took down the license plate number and vehicle description, police spokesman Lt. Zach Perron said. The next day, a private security guard in the area noticed a black 2016 Chrysler Limited sedan circling the block several times. He then saw the car stop and a woman get out of the vehicle and make a throwing motion before getting back into the car and driving away. As the security guard followed her, she allegedly rammed her car into his. Police later recovered a brick, which was used to smash the windshield of a 2014 Audi sedan parked in the home’s driveway, Perron said. Duarte was arrested by Palo Alto police officers and was booked into the main jail in San Jose. Q — Sue Dremann

Review delivers mixed results on special education department A Harvard University researcher and longtime special education advocate hired to assess the Palo Alto school district’s special education services said in a preliminary report that the district has higher-than-average rates of inclusion and “very promising” practices, yet identified communication, trust with families and lacking data as areas in need of improvement. Researcher Dr. Thomas Hehir told the district’s board on Monday that his team found the district has higher than the national average rates of inclusion in general education classes. Students with disabilities in Palo Alto Unified have scores on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress that are comparable or exceed the state’s average performance for students without disabilities, according to his report. The district also has some “promising” inclusive practices emerging in its early childhood programs and elementary schools, the report stated. Hehir and his team recommend including students with disabilities in the district’s overarching equity plan, which is being developed as a result of the Minority Achievement Talent Development committee’s recommendations. Where the district has fallen short, he found, is in its identification and support of students with disabilities and their families.Q — Elena Kadvany

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12 jurors to make a public statement about the case. “After the guilty verdict I expected that this case would serve as a very strong deterrent to on-campus assaults, but with the ridiculously lenient sentence that Brock Turner received, I am afraid that it makes a mockery of the whole trial and the ability of the justice system to protect victims of assault and rape,” the juror wrote to Persky. “Clearly there are few to no consequences for a rapist even if they are caught in the act of assault-

ing a defenseless, unconscious person.” “It seems to me that you really did not accept the jury’s findings. We were unanimous in our finding of the defendant’s guilt and our verdicts were marginalized based on your own personal opinion,” the letter said. The juror told the Weekly in an interview that he was surprised by Persky’s sentence — six months in county jail (which could be reduced to three under normal county practices) and three years’ probation — and considered it an affront to the jury. “To be honest, I felt that the judge had just ignored much of what the jurors said,” he told the Weekly.

Turner, now 20, was a freshman at Stanford and All-American swimmer on Jan. 18, 2015, when two graduate students found him on top of an unresponsive, partly dressed young woman lying behind a Dumpster outside a fraternity house on campus. Turner testified during the trial that the woman had verbally, willingly consented to the sexual activity, while witnesses — the graduate students, law enforcement officers and emergency responders — said that she was unresponsive. Persky explained at the sentencing that his decision to impose a lighter sentence than the prosecution had asked for stemmed from

To Judge Aaron Persky: I was a juror in the Brock Turner trial. I have to be honest and say that I was not happy that I was selected for the jury given my work responsibilities, but once I was in the box, I took my civic responsibility very seriously. Personally I have absolutely no doubt that Mr. Turner is guilty as charged and as convicted on all three counts. The predominantly male jury reached consensus of guilt on all three counts within two days of deliberation. In light of that quick and decisive finding, I was absolutely shocked and appalled when I heard on June 2 about the minimal sentence you announced that Mr. Turner would serve for this crime. After the guilty verdict I expected that this case would serve as a very strong deterrent to on-campus assaults but with the ridiculously lenient sentence that Brock Turner received, I am afraid that it makes a mockery of the whole trial and the ability of the justice system to protect victims of assault and rape. Clearly there are few to no consequences for a rapist even if they are caught in the act of assaulting a defenseless, unconscious person. I recently became an American citizen after being in the country for over 30 years. This was my first experience as a juror and frankly I am disappointed. Although I wasn’t in the court for the sentencing, you were reported as having said: “A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him ... I think he will not be a danger to others.” Isn’t that the point ... a sentence should have a severe impact on Mr. Turner just as the event for which he has never expressed sorrow or regret has had on Ms. Doe. Also, given Mr. Turner’s complete lack of credibility, I certainly would not assume that he will not be of danger to others. Witnesses describe his predatory behavior both the evening of the assault and on at least one other previous occasion, which is evidence of a pattern of dangerous behavior. It was also reported that you acknowledged the difficulty of trying to balance the jury’s guilty verdict with your belief in the events as Mr. Turner described them. A jury of 12 people found Mr. Turner guilty of three charges, but you, despite the information that came to light during the trial and the subsequent sentencing memos filed by both sides, chose to disregard the jury’s findings and other evidence and believe the defendant’s self-serving version of events. And you disregarded the findings that he had lied about prior alcohol and drug use in high school. You chose to find the defendant credible on the basis of irrelevant character witness testimony; I find that impossible to understand.

positive character letters written on behalf of Turner from his family members and friends, Turner’s lack of a prior record and the fact that he was intoxicated at the time of the assault. The juror, however, said he did not find Turner credible because his story “seemed to change quite a bit.” Evidence that was not introduced during the trial but that was released by the county last week — such as text messages and photos indicating repeated drug use, in contrast to Turner’s claims that he was new to the college drinking culture when he arrived at Stanford — further underscores Turner’s lack of credibility, the juror said. “I think it raises into question his testimony,” he said. One of the most compelling pieces of evidence presented during the trial, in this juror’s eyes, was the fact that Turner ran away after two Stanford graduate students noticed him on top of an unmoving woman and asked loudly, “What the f--- are you doing?” Both of those students testified during the trial that they chased Turner, one tackling him to the ground and holding him until the police arrived. Another was an incoherent voicemail the woman in the case, Emily Doe (whose name has been changed to protect her privacy), left her boyfriend just minutes before meeting Turner at the campus fraternity party. The prosecution played the voicemail in court to illustrate her state of intoxication at the time and to argue that Turner should have reasonably known she was not able to give consent. In it, Doe is almost entirely incomprehensible, her words slow and slurred. “We looked at the whole weight of the evidence, but I think those (pieces of evidence) were particularly impactful,” he said. He also commented on the 12page letter Doe wrote to Persky, which she read in part at the June 2 sentencing and which has since drawn international attention.

“I think it was very powerful. It exemplified the impact it had on her,” he said, referring to both the assault and criminal proceedings. Persky, who has served on the bench since former Gov. Gray Davis appointed him in 2003, is now facing a recall campaign and a national debate among legal experts on whether removal of a judge is an appropriate response. The juror, who said he had recently become an American citizen after living in the country for more than 30 years, said he does not know enough about the recall process to say whether he supports it but noted he’s seen in news reports that Persky is already facing reaction in the courtroom. The juror wrote to Persky: “This was my first experience as a juror, and frankly I am disappointed.” The juror declined to answer any questions about jury deliberations. (After a trial ends, jurors are free under California law to discuss the case and deliberations with anyone, including the media, if they choose to do so.) Like others across the country, the juror worried that Persky’s “lenient sentence” will not act as a deterrent for other perpetrators of sexual violence and “will make these victims less willing to report their attacks.” “The jury’s verdict of guilt on all three felony counts of sexual-assault was completely disregarded in an effort to spare the perpetrator a ‘hardship,’” he wrote to Persky. “What message does this send to Emily Doe, and indeed all victims of sexual-assault and rape, especially those on college campuses?” Q Staff Writer Elena Kadvany can be emailed at ekadvany@ paweekly.com.

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During the sentencing, you said, “The trial is a search for the truth. It’s an imperfect process. But after the trial all sides should accept the jury’s findings.” It seems to me that you really did not accept the jury’s findings. We were unanimous in our finding of the defendant’s guilt and our verdicts were marginalized based on your own personal opinion. You had to justify that there were “unusual circumstances” to give Mr. Turner less than the two year minimum sentence for his crime. But the unfortunate fact is, these circumstances are not unusual. Women like Ms. Doe suffer daily from similar crimes and I fear your sentence will make these victims less willing to report their attacks.

Justice has not been served in this case. The jury’s verdict of guilt on all three felony counts of sexual assault was completely disregarded in an effort to spare the perpetrator a ‘hardship’. What message does this send to Emily Doe, and indeed all victims of sexual assault and rape, especially those on college campuses? Your concern was for the impact on the assailant. I vehemently disagree, our concern should be for the victim.

Shame on you. A Concerned Juror

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This punishment does not fit the crime. Mr. Turner, convicted of 3 felony counts of sexual assault, will serve 3 months in county jail since he is scheduled to be released on September 2. And Mr. Turner is going to appeal the verdict, which not only is a complete waste of tax payers’ money but could mean, if he gets off, that he will not even have to register as a sex offender. How unjust would that outcome be, the slate wiped clean for a 3-count convicted sex offender?!

A juror in the Brock Turner trial, which took place in the Santa Clara County Courthouse in Palo Alto, shown above, recently spoke out against the six-month jail sentence that the judge imposed.

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At Buena Vista, new hope cheers stressed families Residents welcome county announcement of possible eminent domain takeover of the mobile-home park

f Santa Clara County can take possession of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto, the hopes and dreams of children at the aging tin, wood and asphalt community just might come true, they said. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll finally get that basketball court or a playground they have been dreaming of, instead of using a wooden enclosure in front of a doorway to shoot hoops, they said. The makeshift basketball court, which is comprised of an unused handicapped parking space, was getting plenty of action on Wednesday afternoon by elementary and middle school children who live in the park of 117 units and 400 people. The bathrooms and laundry building where they play their games is sometimes a scary place, Omar Cruz, 13, a Terman Middle School eighth grader, said. “I hear people moaning in there sometimes,” he said, adding that the place “is disgusting.” But news on Wednesday that the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County might take over

the park through eminent domain, preventing the potential closure of the park and bringing possible property improvements, cheered the children, who said that the park’s uncertain future has been stressful for them and their families. If the Housing Authority takes the park from the Jisser family, who own Buena Vista, the county and city, which have already set aside about $29 million, would give the Jissers market value for the property, officials said at a press conference on Wednesday morning. By early afternoon, the announcement by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, Palo Alto Mayor Pat Burt and Housing Authority Executive Director Katherine Haraszs was slowly making its way through Buena Vista, as notices of a formal meeting on Friday evening for the park residents fluttered in the afternoon breeze from fences and doors. “My mom said we are going to make arrangements to make the house a bit bigger,” Cruz said, noting there is no room (continued on page 15)

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Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian (far left) announces a new partnership with the City of Palo Alto and the Housing Authority of Santa Clara County to save Buena Vista Mobile Home Park in Palo Alto on Wednesday morning during a briefing conference at City Hall.

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here in Palo Alto, preserve the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park so that it can continue to be home to 117 families and 400 residents.” Purchasing the park, he said, would also prevent “the loss of 117 units of affordable housing that we desperately need here — not just in Palo Alto but in the entire Peninsula and the South Bay.” In introducing the Housing Authority as the new partner, Simitian lauded the agency as one that has sufficient funds, when coupled with city and county funds, to acquire and improve the park. The Palo Alto City Council, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will all have to approve the

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agreement for jointly pursuing the purchase (the three bodies are set to consider the memorandum of understanding on June 21, June 27 and June 28, respectively). “I’m hopeful, frankly I’m optimistic, that all three bodies will approve an agreement so that the City, the County and the Housing Authority together can fund the acquisition and improvement of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, preserve the park as a mobile home park for the foreseeable future, preserve it as a supply of affordable housing in perpetuity, prevent the eviction of residents at the Buena Vista and make sure the housing is here for the people who need it and for a community that desperately needs it for a great many years to come,” Simitian said. The Housing Authority’s involvement, Simitian said, has a certain logic because it is “the one governmental entity in Santa Clara County that exists to create and provide affordable housing.” It also has experience with eminent domain, having used it to fund Opportunity Center in Palo Alto. Harasz said that while the agency has invoked the power of eminent domain sparingly in the past, it will consider it for Buena Vista. “We believe the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is willing to entertain it in order to preserve this very important affordable housing source,” Harasz said. She said that the Housing Authority will have to have the property appraised by an independent third party. That will be the basis for determining the fair market price that would be paid to the Jisser family, should eminent domain be invoked. “When you want to build a bridge or you want to preserve open space or you need a parcel of land to create affordable housing and keep people from being homeless, the power of eminent domain is there for the government,” Harasz said. She added that eminent domain is commonly used by government agencies for a variety of public uses. “It is my personal belief that affordable housing is as much a part

of our community infrastructure as preserving open space, setting aside land for roads and bridges and, consistent with our purpose, establishing and preserving affordable housing,” Harasz said. Erika Escalante, president of the Buena Vista Resident Association, said at the Wednesday announcement that the park’s residents are grateful to county and city officials for the new development. The partnership, she said, “presents us with a new plan to potentially save our homes, and we couldn’t be happier.” “It looks like there will be a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. While Simitian called the deal a “game changer” and said he is now more optimistic about the preservation effort than he had been for the past year and a half, the Jisser family’s attorney called the announcement of a possible use of eminent domain “shocking” and told the Weekly that there is “no way it will stand.” Larry Salzman, the attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, which is representing the Jisser family in the federal lawsuit against the City, said the family sees the latest plan as “an outrage.” It suggests, Salzman said, “that anyone’s home or business can conceivably be taken and used for public benefit.” “The park is not for sale,” Salzman said. “The whole point of the Jissers’ federal lawsuit is that they want to close the park and keep the land in the family for the future. The idea that in America you can have your land taken from you simply because government bureaucrats think they can put it to a better use than you can is an outrage.”Q Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be emailed at gsheyner@ paweekly.com.

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that is twice the county average. Other speakers echoed Gauthier’s sentiments. “The City of East Palo Alto is in a tough position. ... Basic needs can’t be provided,” said Brian Perkin, district director for U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier’s office. “The choice is often between paying high rents or paying for food or medical care. That’s not acceptable. ... The most essential service is readily available (elsewhere in the Bay Area), but not in East Palo Alto, and that’s water.” East Palo Alto also faces pressures with Facebook on its border. The social media giant’s population has exploded, and it is giving $10,000 bonuses to employees to live within 10 miles of its campus. East Palo Alto residents, whose annual median income is $52,000, can’t compete with a Facebook bonus that is 20 percent of their salaries, Perkins said. The additional water would allow the city to create economic opportunity and diverse housing that can be spread broadly across the community, proponents said. Maeve Johnston, community health planner for the San Mateo County Health System, said the lack of water is a public health issue for East Palo Alto residents. The high price of housing forces many residents to live in basements, where they are exposed to pests and mold, or to double or triple up in cramped quarters, increasing stress and exposure to communicable diseases — problems that cannot be solved without more water. East Palo Alto’s water woes were really set in motion decades ago when little attention went into planning for future growth by county agencies. The city incorporated in 1982, but it was served by the county-run water district, which included Belle Haven in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. The water requests were handled by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors until that time, said Steven Ritchie, assistant general manager of the SFPUC Water Enterprise, which is responsible for overseeing water system operations and planning from Hetch Hetchy through the Regional Water System. East Palo Alto has support from the umbrella agency for the cities receiving allocations through SFPUC, and the water contracts do allow for transfers of the allocations between cities. Nicole Sandkulla, BAWSCA CEO and general manager, said the agency supports the additional 1.5-million-gallon-perday allocation for East Palo Alto. She also urged the commission to speed up the process for East Palo Alto and not to wait until 2018 to approve additional allocation guarantees. The SFPUC commissioners are not scheduled to add allocations until 2018, which would include considering

whether to make the cities of San Jose and Santa Clara permanent customers. Currently, both cities have temporary status and are not guaranteed minimum water allocations, but they are seeking permanent status and increased water allocations, which could be granted as early as 2018. Ritchie said it would not be detrimental for cities to transfer some of the allocations. The guaranteed water supply to the SFPUC’s permanent wholesale members total 184 million gallons per day, but that level has not been reached and it is not expected to reach close to capacity until at least 2040, when demand is projected at 177.8 million gallons per day, including requests from San Jose and Santa Clara, Ritchie said. Reductions in water usage that many cities currently experience are likely to continue due to conservation, water reuse and other technologies. Palo Alto has a 17.08-million-gallons-perday allocation guarantee, but the

city actually only purchased 9.68 million gallons per day, including 0.11 million gallons to Stanford Hospital, according to SFPUC’s 2015 Urban Water Management Plan for the City and County of San Francisco. Mountain View has 13.46 million gallons per day, but it purchased only 7.61 million gallons supply assurance. But Ritchie acknowledged that many cities might be anxious to give up water they might need for future development. Financial incentives might encourage sharing. “If demands don’t bounce back, they will still have to pay minimum purchase requirements,” he said. East Palo Alto would take on that purchase cost if it takes on the additional allocations, he said. The commission did not take a vote on the topic, but board Vice President Anson Moran said it would be a significant step to get a water agency to cede a portion of its water guarantee, and that would probably be an uphill battle, although contractually it

would be the easiest way to obtain the needed water supply. In the longer term, additional water supplies will have to be created for all of the customers. He suggested that staff create priority lists for how future goals can be met. That would include conservation and reclamation. In addition to East Palo Alto, Purissima Hills Water District, San Jose and Santa Clara are asking for greater allotments. Other potential water supplies the commissioners might look at include additional water diversion from the Tuolumne River, regional desalination, desalination of brackish groundwater and the use of nonpotable groundwater for irrigation, he said. East Palo Alto has two other potential groundwater sources, but they are not expected to be enough for its demand and are not reliable. The Gloria Bay Well, which is not in production, has high concentrations of manganese. The city is working with a consultant to design a treatment

system to filter out the excessive manganese so the water can be used. Another site on a triangle of property at East Bayshore Road and Clarke Avenue, known as Pad D, is another potential source, but the well there has not yet been dug. Both sources would help the city establish emergency water supplies, city officials have said. Gauthier said she was encouraged by the SFPUC commission’s response, and that commissioners seemed to understand that the city needs the water now. She reiterated that it comes down to an equity issue. With so much hanging in the balance for the city in terms of jobs, housing and educational opportunities, she said that she hopes the city can work with other water customers to develop a solution to East Palo Alto’s dilemma. “Everybody knows the urgency. It’s not like we can wait a year or until 2018,” she said. Q Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be emailed at sdremann@ paweekly.com.

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in terms of the way it works, and I don’t think it does it in terms of the way it looks, which isn’t to say I have any particular objection to the building as a detached entity somewhere else. ... In particular, the design as it functions is not going to make for a happy neighborhood situation.” Furth, however, was the lone dissenting voice as the board voted 3-1 to approve the project. Planning staff is also recommending that the City Council deny the appeal and let the project go forward. As part of the approval, staff and the ARB required the development to include automatic night shades on the second-floor offices facing residents and landscaping to separate the building from adjacent homes on Kipling. Staff has also included in its approval a condition that the terrace be only used from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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AGENDA–REGULAR MEETING – COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 29, 2016 6:00 PM Study Session 1. Study Session on Motor Vehicle Level of Service (LOS), Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS), )PJ`JSL 3L]LS VM ;YHɉJ :[YLZZ =LOPJSL 4PSLZ Traveled (VMT), and CEQA Changes Related to Transportation Impacts. For more information contact Joshuah Mello, Chief Transportation 6ɉJPHS H[ johsuah.mello@cityofpaloalto.org. Questions. For any questions regarding the above items, please contact the Planning Department at (650) 329-2441. ;OL ÄSLZ YLSH[PUN [V [OLZL P[LTZ HYL H]HPSHISL MVY PUZWLJ[PVU weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This public meeting is televised live on Government Access Channel 26. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2368 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. *** Hillary Gitelman, Director of Planning and Community Environment Page 14 • June 17, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

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gating the case immediately after the parent’s complaint found that Farrell continued corresponding with the victim via social media. He arranged to meet her at Paly on the evening of June 15. Detectives were there to meet him instead and took him into custody without incident, police said in a statement. Farrell was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for four felony charges: child molestation, sexual battery, communicating with a minor with the intent to commit a sex crime, and arranging a meeting with a minor with the intent to commit a sex crime. Farrell is a full-time employee of the Palo Alto Unified School District. He has taught biology and chemistry at Paly since 2012, according to the district, and was made a permanent staff member in the 2014-15 school year. He is not teaching any summer session classes, police said.

District officials learned of the allegations and of his arrest on Wednesday evening after being notified by police, Superintendent Max McGee said. Police Chief Dennis Burns called him a few times as the incident unfolded. “I am really appreciative that they reached out to us so quickly and in such detail,” McGee said. The district is immediately putting Farrell on compulsory unpaid leave, McGee said, and will be consulting with an attorney about “any further action that we can legally (take).” McGee said the district has not received any previous complaints about Farrell nor any indication that he engaged in this kind of behavior. “This was a surprise, I think, to everyone,” he told the Weekly. He added that the district’s student-services department and Paly Principal Kim Diorio have been in touch with the student’s family. “What’s most important is the well-being of this young lady. I trust that she’ll have the support

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Postal worker taken to hospital after allegedly making threats A postal worker was placed in a psychiatric hold at the East Bayshore Road post office in East Palo Alto early Wednesday morning after making threats against his supervisor, police said. (Posted June 15, 11:12 a.m.)

Teen arrested after East Palo Alto school burglary A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a June 6 burglary and vandalism at Brentwood Oaks School, East Palo Alto police said. (Posted June 14, 4:41 p.m.)

Armed men invade occupied Portola Valley home Three men with handguns invaded an occupied house on Golden Oak Drive in central Portola Valley around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, and got away with “an undetermined amount of U.S. currency and gold jewelry,” according to a report from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. (Posted June 14, 7:55 a.m.)

Budget reflects Palo Alto’s growing resources, problems It’s a problem many communities would envy: a sizzling economy that pumps an ever- increasing stream of cash into municipal coffers. But as the Palo Alto City Council acknowledged in approving the city’s new budget Monday night, prosperity carries its own costs. (Posted June 14, 2:39 a.m.)

Students and alumni pledge to withhold donations until Stanford divests from fossil fuels A group of students interrupted Stanford University’s annual senior gift announcement Friday afternoon, in protest of the university’s continued investment in the fossil fuel industry, according to Stanford student body officials. (Posted June 12, 10:22 a.m.)

Fire officials rescue woman from creek at Foothills Park A woman who fell into a creek at Foothills Park was rescued on Saturday morning by Palo Alto and Woodside fire personnel and extracted with the help of two helicopters, according to the Palo Alto Fire Department. (Posted June 11, 4:42 p.m.) Want to get news briefs emailed to you every weekday? Sign up for Express, our daily e-edition. Go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com to sign up.

and help of (her) family and certainly of our whole school community,” McGee said. Diorio sent a message about Farrell’s arrest to students and parents on Thursday. “Like you, I was shocked and deeply saddened to first learn of this news,” she wrote. “I’m at a loss for words except to say how incredibly saddened I am.” Noting that Farrell is a “wellliked and respected” teacher, Diorio encouraged students to “reach out to your parents, relatives, friends and/or other members of your support network over the coming months, and know that the safety of our students will always remain our number one priority.” She urged parents to “create time and a safe space for our children, especially those who had Mr. Farrell as a teacher, to process and discuss their feelings,” particularly given the fact that school is out of session. She said grade level counselors are available to help students who might need support returning to Paly and pointed parents to an online list of counseling and crisis resources. Farrell has a wife and two daughters, according to his Facebook page. He emigrated to the U.S. from Scotland as a teenager, according to an Oct. 11, 2015, profile in Paly’s student magazine, Verde. Farrell described his own teen years during that interview. When asked what advice he would give to his teen self, Farrell was quoted as saying: “Who needs girls? You know? If there was one thing that was rough for me in high school, it was I don’t think one girl ever looked at me. I think one who was blind actually turned away. It was pretty bad. So if I was to give myself some advice, it would be, ‘You know what, Ronnie? You’re going to do alright in your 20s. Hang in there, buddy. Hang in there.’” Farrell continued his interview in a lighthearted vein. He said that his most awkward moment as a teen student was his first or second day of high school in America. “An eraser in Scotland is called a rubber, and I asked my teacher for a rubber in front of the class — and that was pretty awkward. The whole class kind of just gasped, and I was like, ‘I made a mistake. I need a rubber,’ and that didn’t help. And eventually, I figured that out, and I never asked for a rubber again, at least from a teacher,” he said. Police said in a statement that detectives are not aware of any additional victims at this time. Anyone who believes that their child may be a victim is asked to call the police department’s 24-hour dispatch center at 650329-2413. Anyone with information about this incident is also asked to call the dispatch center. Anonymous tips can be emailed to paloalto@tipnow.org or sent by text message or voice mail to 650383-8984. Q Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be emailed at sdremann@paweekly. com. Staff Writer Elena Kadvany can be emailed at ekadvany@ paweekly.com.

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gional one. “We can lose both this and the VTA tax and I think this would be very, very unfortunate,” Scharff said. While so far, there hasn’t been any significant opposition to the proposed tax measure, members of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce urged the council on Thursday to proceed with caution. Peter Stone, chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, said the group is preparing to officially throw its support behind the VTA tax measure, which he noted took several years to put together. “Although the polls suggest the

effect won’t be large, I think it’s right for those of us who support the VTA measure to be concerned about the impact,” Stone said. Chamber CEO Judy Kleinberg also said Thursday that her group would be concerned if there was another measure on the ballot that would erode support for the VTA proposal. She also told the council that if it chooses to move ahead with a tax measure, it should include a sunset clause. Without such a clause, Kleinberg said, the measure “almost certainly is going to be opposed.” But Mayor Pat Burt made a case for pursuing the local measure. Unless the council acts in short order to come up with meaningful solutions to the city’s traffic problems, the local politi-

CityView A round-up

of Palo Alto government action this week

City Council (June 13)

Budget: The council approved the Fiscal Year 2017 budget and amendments to utility rates, effective July 1. Yes: Burt, DuBois, Holman, Filseth, Kniss, Scharff, Schmid, Wolbach Absent: Berman Transportation: The council approved a $100,000 contribution to the Palo Alto Transportation Management Association. Yes: Burt, DuBois, Holman, Filseth, Kniss, Scharff, Schmid, Wolbach Absent: Berman

Council Policy and Services Committee (June 14) Audit: The committee discussed the Disability Rate and Workers’ Compensation Audit. Yes: Unanimous

Architectural Review Board (June 16)

190 Channing Ave.: The board held a prelimiary hearing on 190 Channing Ave., a 8,730-square-foot building with office space, retail space and four residential units. Action: None Findings: The board reviewed the council’s recent revisions to the Architectural Review Approval Findings. Action: None

Local Transportation Funding Committee (June 16) Tax: The committee discussed the latest polling results for a potential tax to fund local transportation improvements. Action: None

cal climate would make things even more difficult for the business community. “We’ve seen that the concern of the community over this issue,” Burt said. “If we don’t solve the problem, what’s going to be the trend line of the political sentiment of the resident community toward the business community and future development? I would posit that it is going to be very different if we don’t solve the problem than if we do.” The committee didn’t take any formal votes Thursday, though members made some suggestions about the potential measure, should the council ultimately choose to pursue it. If the council opts to move ahead with a general tax in 2016, it would likely

supplement it with an ordinance that would specify that the tax revenues would be used for transportation projects. In a nod to the Chamber’s concerns, Councilwoman Karen Holman also suggested that the measure include a sunset clause and proposed that the tax extend to 2028, around the time when the city’s soon-to-be-updated Com-

Buena reaction

But they also dream of continuing their education in Palo Alto, where the good schools would mean a better future, they said. Parents who were once youngsters playing on the mobile-home park’s streets said the education at Barron Park and Terman their kids will receive is the greatest reason they want to stay. Jenny Cruz and Dagoberto Garcia are young parents, and Cruz grew up in Buena Vista, having lived there for 14 years. She and Garcia heard the news about the possible county takeover around lunchtime. Cruz, who works at Mollie Stone’s market, said the county takeover would be good for schoolchildren and families. “The neighbors are good here. It’s safe,” she said. As Garcia and Cruz wheeled a stroller holding their 2-year-old son, Dylan, through the neighborhood, they said that the past few years have been stressful as they have faced possible eviction by the

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to play indoors with his friends. Seven people occupy their home, which includes three people who rent space in it from his family to help make ends meet, he said. Playmates Giovanni Lopez, 10; Kevin Ramirez, 12; Natathaly Livera, 9, and Andre Bracamontes, 10, all attend nearby Barron Park Elementary and Terman Middle schools. They said they would be sad if they had to leave the mobile-home park, their schools and their friends. “I’m excited,” Livera said. If they had to leave, she would be sad. “We have nowhere else to go.” Bracamontes said he dreams of a small soccer field where the aging bathrooms and laundry now stand; others would like a playground, but perhaps that is dreaming for too much. There might not be enough space, they said.

prehensive Plan will be nearing its expiration date. Holman also said it would be critical to appoint an oversight committee that would monitor expenditures and report to the council. “We’d be foolish and irresponsible if we didn’t require that,” Holman said.Q Staff Writer Gennady Sheyner can be e-mailed at gsheyner@ paweekly.com.

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owners, who want to close the park. If they are forced out, they could not live anywhere in the Bay Area because of high housing prices. “It’s been a nightmare,” Cruz said. Angelica Ruiz and Tomas Tejeta and their three children, ages 12, 10 and 6, have made the park their home for 12 years. Learning about the possible county ownership came as a surprise and welcome news, she said. Staying at Buena Vista, a place they said is safe, also means a better future for their children. But she is hopeful that the long wait will finally conclude with this recent news. The stress is something that most people just don’t understand, and it affects the entire Buena Vista community. “You have to think about it all of the time. You think about it mostly every single day,” she said. Q Staff Writer Sue Dremann can be emailed at sdremann@ paweekly.com.

Public Agenda A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week CITY COUNCIL ... The council plans to meet in a closed session to discuss property negotiations for 4230-4270 Terman Drive. The council will then consider a potential bicycle and pedestrian path along Matadero Creek or parallel streets; hold a public hearing for the proposed housing development at 567 Maybell Ave., which would include 16 single-family homes; and consider approving a construction contract for the Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course reconfiguration project. The closed session will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 20. Regular meeting will follow in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. BOARD OF EDUCATION... The board will tentatively hear a report on a pilot process for new mathematics curriculum at the elementary and middle schools; vote on its 2016-17 budget; discuss policy updates and the appropriation of $150,000 for a Hoover Elementary School facilities project, among other items. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at the district office, 25 Churchill Ave. COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to receive the Fiscal Year 2016 financial report; and discuss and consider a draft ordinance to adopt housing impact fees for residential and commercial construction. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. CITY/SCHOOL LIAISON COMMITTEE... The committee plans to meet at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.

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PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 ***************************************** THIS IS A SUMMARY OF COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS. THE AGENDA WITH COMPLETE TITLES INCLUDING LEGAL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE VIEWED AT THE BELOW WEBPAGE: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/agendas/default.asp

AGENDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;SPECIAL MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;COUNCIL CHAMBERS June 20, 2016, 5:00 PM Closed Session 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS, Authority: Govt. Code Section 54956.8, Property: 4230-4270 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parcel Numbers 167-05-029 and 167-04-008 Consent Calendar 3. Approval of the Renewal of a Public-Private Partnership Agreement Between the City of Palo Alto and TheatreWorks, Palo Alto Players and West Bay Opera for the use of the Lucie Stern Community Theatre 4. Approval of a Contract With Con-Quest Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $3,293,734 for Channing Avenue/Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain Improvements - Phase III, Capital Improvement Program Project SD-11101, and Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Storm Drainage Fund 5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between the Northern California Power Agency and the Cities of Palo Alto and Santa Clara for Electric Transmission, Generation and Regulatory Consulting Services for a One-Year Term 6. Approval of a Program Agreement With Motivate, LLC for the Continuation of Bike Share Operations and Maintenance of Existing Bay Area Bike Share (BABS) Equipment From June 30, 2016 to November 30, 2016 While a Replacement Bike Share System is Planned and Deployed 7. Review and Approval of Concept Plans for Quarry Road and Transit Center Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Consistent With the Stanford University Medical Center Development Agreement 8. Approval of a Professional Services Contract With CAD Masters, Inc. for the Ongoing Support, Maintenance, Development, and Enhancement of the Geospatial Design and Asset Management System for the Utilities Department in an Amount of $500,000 per Year for a Total Amount Not-ToExceed $2,500,000 for up to Five Years 9. Approval of a Contract With Graham Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $1,340,469 for the FY 2017 Street Maintenance Program Preventive Street Maintenance Project, Capital Improvements Program Project PE- 86070 10. 411-437 Lytton Avenue [14PLN-00489]: Appeal of the Planning and Community Environment Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architectural Review Approval for the Construction of a new Three Story Mixed-use, OfĂ&#x201E;JL HUK 9LZPKLU[PHS )\PSKPUN [^V \UP[Z HUK H :- (KKP[PVU [V HU ,_PZ[PUN /PZ[VYPJ *H[LNVY` 2 Residence on two Lots to be Merged. 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Pulse

A weekly compendium of vital statistics

POLICE CALLS Palo Alto June 8-14

Violence related Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Domestic violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sexual assault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft related Commercial burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Counterfeit currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit card fraud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Elder abuse/financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Embezzlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Identity theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shoplifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vehicle related Abandoned auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Abandoned bicycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Auto recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Auto theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bicycle theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . 6 Driving without license . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parking/driving violation . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Reckless driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Stolen license plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft from auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . 2 Vehicle accident/property damage. . . . 9 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alcohol or drug related Drinking in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Driving under influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Open container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Under influence of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Miscellaneous Disturbing/annoying phone calls . . . . . 1 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Missing person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Psychiatric subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public incident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Public nuisance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Resisting arrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sex crime/misc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warrant/other agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Menlo Park June 8-14

Violence related Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Theft related Grand theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Petty theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Residential burglaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle related Abandoned auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Auto recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bicycle theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Driving with suspended license . . . . . . 3 Found bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hit and run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parking/driving violation . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/minor injury . . . . . . . . 1 Vehicle accident/no injury. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vehicle tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Alcohol or drug related Driving under influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Drunk in public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Possession of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Possession of paraphernalia . . . . . . . . 1 Under influence of drugs . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Miscellaneous CPS referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Found property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gang validations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Info case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Juvenile problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Psychiatric hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Suspicious circumstances . . . . . . . . . . 1 Threats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vandalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Violation of court order . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warrant arrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warrant/other agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VIOLENT CRIMES Palo Alto

Emerson Street, 6/8, 11:02 a.m.; domestic violence/misc. Kipling Street, 6/9, 6:27 p.m.; domestic violence/battery. 300 Pasteur Drive, 6/10, 2:50 a.m.; battery/simple. Embarcadero Road, 6/13, 8:45 p.m.; sexual assault/misc.

Menlo Park

600 block Willow Road, 6/10, 11:53 a.m.; assault.

CITY OF PALO ALTO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palo Alto City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the special meeting on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. or as near thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, to Consider, 1601 California Avenue [15PLN00500]: a request by the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University to amend the Final Map for Tract Number 10281 recorded January 2015 for the 1451-1601 California Avenue development, which includes a total of 180 dwelling units. The amendment will redistribute 29 residences. Environmental Assessment: City of Palo Alto/ Stanford Development Agreement and Lease Project Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2003082103). Located in the Research Park and Alternative Standards Overlay Two (RP(AS2)) zone district.

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Virginia Johnson, a longtime Palo Alto resident, died on June 7 at her Palo Alto home. She was 85. Known to many as Ginger, she was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Courtney Johnson and Pauline Watson Johnson. In her youth, she lived in Grosse Pointe; Kenosha, Wisconsin; South Bend, Indiana; and Washington, D.C. She studied at St. Mary’s Academy in South Bend and attended The Madeira School in Virginia. She went on to attend Vassar College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, and then the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she received a master’s degree in teaching secondary school science. Johnson then taught general science at a junior high school in the District of Columbia and physics, chemistry, biology and general science at a U.S. Navy school in Naples, Italy. Later she moved to New York City and served as the biology editor at Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Her role included working as managing editor of “Modern Biology,” a textbook she had used herself in high school. In 1966, she moved to Palo Alto so she could work at Addison-Wesley Publishing Company in Menlo Park. During her 28year career there, she held a number of positions, including executive editor of Secondary Mathematics. Following Addison-Wesley, she managed briefly a volunteer drivers’ campaign at the Palo Alto Red Cross before becoming a capital campaign director and director of planned giving for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in San Jose. She also served as the director of transportation and handyman services at Avenidas, where she founded the RoadRunners program through which volunteers drove seniors to nearby locations. Recently, she volunteered in the fund development department and did fundraising for the capital campaign. Johnson sat on the boards of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Palo Alto Red Cross, the Palo Alto Centennial and The Girls’ Middle School. In addition to much fundraising, she volunteered at Goldwater Memorial Hospital in New York and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System hospital, as well as with Project Read at the Menlo Park Library. She was also an active member of the Democratic Party — doing precinct work and voter registration — and of the League of Women Voters of Palo Alto. She enjoyed helping family members with their education and career paths and often shared her love of travel and other cultures with friends and family. Predeceased by her siblings, she is survived by eight nieces and nephews and their children.

A celebration of life will be held on June 25 at 1 p.m. at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Avenidas’ Endowment Fund (avendias. org/you/donate).

Marion Sullivan Marion Alberta Cutler Sullivan, a longtime Palo Alto resident, died on May 5 at her Palo Alto home, surrounded by family and friends. She was 91. She was born on July 13, 1924, in Chicago. Both her parents died before she was 10 years old, and she and her siblings were cared for by various family members. She went to live with her aunt and uncle, Julia and Will Morrin, and her cousin, Dorothy. During her childhood, she withstood the Great Depression, World War II and some severe health challenges. She graduated from the high school affiliated with St. Sabina Church in Chicago. Following the war, she met her future husband, Joe Sullivan, at a dance sponsored by the USO. In 1946, he proposed to her, and they

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married at St. Sabina Church. In 1950, Joe and Marion moved to Redwood City and later took up residence in Palo Alto in 1955. They raised six children, and Marion acted as a mentor to many others, including Roberta, Jody, Susan and Annie G. In addition, she held positions at Besse Bolton Children’s Center and Green Gables Elementary School and was a cook at Gunn High School (her children affectionately referred to her as the “Sloppy Joe Lady”). All the while she shepherded her family through the rocky ’60s and ’70s. Her family remembers her perseverance, her ability to find the good in life’s twists and turns, and her readiness to share a smile or piece of wisdom. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Sullivan, in 2012. She is survived by her children, Bill Sullivan of Palo Alto, Bob Sullivan of Santa Clara, Tom Sullivan of Palo Alto, Jim Sullivan of Pacifica, Eileen Sullivan of Santa Cruz and Joan Sullivan Gass of Santa Rosa; grandchildren, Joey, Danny, Cliff, Julia, Ede, Rosie, Marshall, Katie, Jesse and Georgia Rae; and her great-granddaughters, Mia and Penny. A celebration of life will be held on July 4 at 2 p.m. at the family home in Palo Alto.

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November 30, 1931 – May 30, 2016 James Bryan Coons passed away peacefully of natural causes May 30, 2016. He was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa. James was a quiet, modest man who never tooted his horn but we’d like to share a few facts about his life. At the early age of 5, he taught himself to play the piano. A point of pride to his family was that you could hum a tune to him and he could play it! He loved music, particularly jazz which opened up to him when he joined the Air Force after high school. In Denver, he hit the after hour jazz clubs and would soon meet such influential musicians such as Spike Robinson and Dave Grusin. He again taught himself to play the string bass because he had a knack for hitting just the right chords. After the Air Force, he attended the University of Colorado where he met his future wife Angela. She too liked music (albeit classical). Nevertheless, they collaborated to write a musical called “Hang Loose.” Thus a musical bond was formed and they soon married. They moved to California in 1960 and settled in Palo Alto. As much as James loved music, he felt it more practical to be a software engineer in order to support a family. HewlettPackard was hiring, and he remained there until retirement in 1997. James sang in the Palo Alto Unitarian church choir and also sang with the jazz vocal choirs at Foothill College and De Anza College. He was also an enthusiastic tennis player and a member of the Palo Alto tennis club. James and Angela were smart in that they started traveling the world in their 40s when they were young and adventurous. They traveled extensively with exotic excursions to China, Russia, Croatia, Argentina and Great Britain particularly enjoying Eastern Europe. As an avid bridge player, James also achieved the rank of Life Master in ACBL. He and Angela eventually succumbed to the lure of Healdsburg to join their darling daughters in 2005. James is survived by his wife Angela of 57 years; his daughters Rachel Coons and Valorie Cronin; and his granddaughter Hannah Mae. Predeceased by his son-inlaw Neil Cronin who he dearly loved. We would also like to thank the Grove Street assisted living staff for their support and care of James. Should you wish to make a donation in memory of James, please make it to the Neil Cronin Family Fund providing a scholarship to St John’s School. 513 Jachetta Court, Healdsburg, CA 95448 James was good husband, a good father and a good guy. We shall miss him. PAID

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Editorial Saving Buena Vista With the county Housing Authority stepping up, preservation of mobile-home park now appears likely

ntense and persistent efforts over the last year by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian to put together a financial plan and political strategy that could save the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park and preserve 117 units of badly needed low-income housing in Palo Alto have finally paid off. With Palo Alto and the county already having committed to contributing $14.5 million of their restricted housing funds toward the purchase of the park, the breakthrough came with the county Housing Authority agreeing to act as the lead agency and being prepared to provide the additional funding necessary to buy Buena Vista from the Jisser family. Equally important, the Housing Authority has the legal authority to acquire the land at fair market value through eminent domain proceedings should that become necessary, and as proposed, the Housing Authority will also indemnify Palo Alto and the county from any new legal challenges. All three agencies — the city of Palo Alto, the county Board of Supervisors and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara — will consider the plan at meetings over the next 10 days. With two separate lawsuits currently pending against the City of Palo Alto — one brought in state court by the residents of Buena Vista and the other in federal court by the owners of the park — protracted and expensive legal battles over the city’s actions and conditions on the Jissers application to close the park and evict its residents could easily have gone on for years. And while that would have put off the day of reckoning for the approximately 400 residents, it would have prolonged the anxiety, despair and uncertainty for all involved and forced the expenditure of large sums by the city, the Jissers and the law foundation supporting the Buena Vista residents in attorney fees and court costs. In short, it was a lose-lose proposition regardless of who ultimately prevailed. Instead, the announcement on Wednesday that the Housing Authority would join Palo Alto and the county and acquire Buena Vista completely shifts the legal and political dynamics, to the benefit of all parties. The Housing Authority is an independent public agency that is responsible for creating and providing affordable housing within the county, primarily using federal housing funds. Governed by a seven-person board of commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the Housing Authority has the legal power to buy property at fair market value, as established either through negotiation with the owner or, if a value can’t be agreed upon, by a court. The law grants this power in order that government agencies have a mechanism to acquire land to achieve public purposes, in this case to preserve low-income housing. The process protects land owners by giving them the right to reject any offer and to make their argument about the value in front of a judge. The entire purpose is to ensure that the property owners are ultimately paid no less than what they would have been able to sell the property for on the open market. While some object to this as a government “taking” of private property, it has a long history and is an important tool for achieving public benefits when a property owner declines to negotiate. (Eminent domain, for example, was used by the Housing Authority more than a decade ago in acquiring the land on which the Opportunity Center was developed.) The genius of the city-county-housing authority partnership is that it solves several problems that were blocking a clear path to preserving this important low-income housing asset. It caps the city and county financial investment in the purchase to the $14.5 million in dedicated housing funds they committed almost a year ago. It paves the way for a public agency to acquire the land rather than a nonprofit, which provides the legal ability to use eminent domain if necessary to buy the property. And it makes moot the lawsuits against the city, since they relate to the legality of the city’s mobile-home park closure ordinance and the approximate $8 million the Jissers were obligated to pay to the current residents in relocation assistance. With this new clarity, the Jissers can be assured of receiving fair market value, will not have to evict and make payments to the current residents and won’t have to wait out a long legal process with the current law suits. Simitian deserves accolades for herding many elected officials, forging unanimous support for the $30 million in funding already approved, keeping hope alive for its residents and respecting the owners and their needs. We strongly urge the Palo Alto City Council, the Board of Supervisors and the Housing Authority commissioners to approve this plan. Q Page 18 • June 17, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

Spectrum Editorials, letters and opinions

Respect for law Editor, Any manner of sex with anyone, male or female, who is so drunk as to be unable to consent, is not to be condoned. It is nevertheless shameful for a professor of law, Stanford University or otherwise, who supposedly is dedicated to teaching respect for the rule of law, to attack a judge for imposing a criminal sentence in conformity with the law applicable to the sex offense involved. James Madison Holly Avenue, Menlo Park

Different kind of sentencing Editor, Nationwide outrage to Brock Turner’s light sentencing appears to be a knee-jerk reaction to a hated crime. To be sure, six months in prison hardly begins to meet what is called for by this heinous crime; yet long imprisonment usually hardens an inmate and reinforces anti-social behavior when released. If criminal justice is to move toward restorative justice rather than vengeance, a different kind of sentencing is needed. What if Turner was required to give six years to a particular type of social service, chosen by the court to develop sensitivity, empathy and caring; and to engage in a minimum of two years of psychotherapy, after which the judge and psychotherapist would determine further steps needed for his psychological health in order to live an honorable life in society? And what if Turner’s monetary compensation for six years of service were to be awarded to the victim instead of to him? Wouldn’t Turner emerge as a far better citizen than he would after several years of confinement in prison? And the victim, for whom we can do little at this point to soften the horrific blow that her whole being has suffered — except to offer her our loving support, understanding and admiration — would at least be getting compensation for Turner’s labor over a period of six years. Hope Raymond Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto

Creative quieting Editor, Thanks for the report in the June 10 issue about the increased airplane noise and the effort to reduce it here in Palo Alto. While the regional Select Committee will be wrestling with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration with uncertain results pending, there is a “fix” for the loudest sounds: that whiny/ whooshy 600-cycles-per-second roar coming from all the Airbus 320 family of planes.

Significantly in England and throughout Europe, those planes have been modified to eliminate it by means of what are called “vortex generators” and at a cost of merely $5,000 per plane! Rather than hope for prompt action by the FAA here, we could approach American, United and Virgin Airlines, whose fleet of 320 family planes disturb us many times per day, and ask them to make this fix on all their planes that come to the Bay Area. Sky Posse could initiate the requests and publicize those airlines that agree to do it. Certainly there is enough wealth here in Palo Alto for an organized group of homeowners to offer to subsidize the cost and by so doing stave off further personal stress and the loss in value of our homes if this situation is not improved by the FAA. Roland Finston Thornwood Drive, Palo Alto

The transit dependent Editor, The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is gathering information now about its Next Network project to redesign VTA’s bus network. VTA’s stated goals are to better connect VTA transit with the Milpitas and Berryessa BART stations, improve overall ridership and improve VTA’s farebox recovery rate. Those goals hurt the transit dependent. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is right in saying “one of the fun-

damental purposes of (the VTA) is really providing transit to the transit dependent. We’ve got a lot of seniors and a lot of students and a lot folks who have disabilities, who have low wages at their jobs, who depend every day on buses.” This is especially true considering that 7 percent of VTA’s sales taxes come from Palo Alto. VTA should not ignore our transit dependent. Without concerted protest, Palo Alto will lose the VTA 88 and 35 buses, cutting out access from the neighborhoods other than from El Camino Real. Palo Alto lost VTA 86 bus a decade ago during the last VTA network redesign. Loss of the VTA 88 would increase traffic on Arastradero Road, as over 100 more students arrive in cars rather than the bus each day. Cuts to the VTA 88 and 35 buses will also hurt the disabled. Standard Outreach paratransit service for the disabled and frail elderly is limited by federal law to 3/4 of a mile from fixed route bus service. If the fixed bus routes go away, so do these critical paratransit services. Paratransit service are more important as our population is aging. Has VTA even reached out to paratransit riders? Contact the VTA to prevent cuts to the VTA 88 and 35 buses at 408-321-7575 or community. outreach@vta.org; don’t wait for the draft network to be released in early 2017, after the election to increase the VTA sales tax. Arthur Keller Corina Way, Palo Alto

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Off Deadline Young ‘DREAMers’ to describe their undocumented lives in America by Jay Thorwaldson s immigration roils national politics — from the White House to Congress and t he Sup r em e Court, to states across the nation and even the presidential campaign — the stories of six “undocumented” young people from the Palo Alto area will add personal depth and poignancy to the issue. The stories will be told at a “Walk of DREAMers” free event 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, in the El Palo Alto Room of the Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. The event is sponsored by the Midpeninsula Community Media Center and the Palo Alto Library. It is part of a broader program funded by a $10,000 “Community Stories” grant from California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (www.calhum. org). The grant also will cover a similar evening in partnership with the Redwood City Library on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Elliot Margolies, who organizes “strategic initiatives” for the Media Center, said the June 29 event is a follow-up to earlier, smaller-scale story-sharing sessions held locally under a “Made Into America” theme. The archive project, celebrating immigrant stories from every era of the United States’ history, was launched by the Media Center in May 2014 and receives more than 5,000 visits per month, Margolies said.

A special-guest moderator for June 29 will be Francisco Jimenez, an awardwinning author and humanities professor at Santa Clara University. He was born in Tlaquepaque, Mexico, in 1943 and spent much of his childhood working with his parents in California fields, with no permanent home or regular schooling. Yet he graduated from Santa Clara University, attended Harvard University and received both a master’s degree and a doctorate from Columbia University. He became chairman of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department at Santa Clara University, as well as director of the Division of Arts and Humanities there. “He would have been a DREAMer if they had had the term back in the 1940s,” Margolies said. Jimenez’s books include the award-winning “The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child,” and a sequel, “Breaking Through.” An illustrated book, “The Christmas Gift/El regalo de Navidad,” explores sources of humanity and strength that can exist even in the face of poverty, according to its description in Jimenez’s biography. The June 29 presentations themselves will be “emotion-filled experiences threaded by hope, perseverance, fear, secrets, and dreams for their families and themselves,” according a Media Center announcement. One speaker “will take us to the strawberry fields where he worked as a 10-year-old. Another will bring us on a flight to reunite with his mom for the first time since his infancy. “One ventures far from anything familiar and finds a welcoming home during her college years in tiny Ripon, Wisconsin.” “DREAMers” is the term used to describe undocumented young people who

fit the description of those who would have been covered under the “DREAM Act” (for “Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act”) proposed by President Barack Obama’s administration but defeated in Congress in December 2010. In 2012, Obama gave limited coverage to the self-described “DREAMers” under an executive order known as DACA, for “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.” DACA should not be confused with DAPA, for “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans,” a plan that raises different and broader issues, and opposition — including from some immigrants who struggled through the convoluted and costly legal-immigration process. Nearly 800,000 young people have benefited from DACA through the end of 2015, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates. There is a special timing significance to the June 29 event. “This is not only going to be an event filled with poignant stories, but we may indeed hear from the Supreme Court that very day or week of the event regarding its decision on DAPA, allowing or prohibiting President Obama from extending temporary protections and the ability to legally hold jobs to the parents of the DREAMers as well as the DREAMers themselves,” Margolies said. The court is expected to rule on a challenge by multiple states to the DAPA proposal, which legal scholars say could have implications for the future of DACA — not to mention the outcome of the presidential election in November. The Made Into America program includes an archive of immigration stories, available at madeintoamerica.org. Here are three samples: Kim Le, a Vietnamese-American, at madeintoamerica.org/

kim-le; Amber Stime, an EthiopianAmerican, at madeintoamerica.org/ ethiopian-orphan-nonprofit-director; and Roberto Munoz, a Mexican-American, at madeintoamerica.org/roberto-munoz. Margolies said he came up with the idea to localize the DREAMer stories because five years ago he accepted a young undocumented man as an intern at the Media Center, at the request of an organization that linked DREAMers to internships. “He was talented and smart and had worked as a Spanish teacher and for a media outlet, but lost both jobs because he had no Social Security number. He couldn’t work and was living at home.” Then came DACA in 2012, which enabled him to get a driver’s license and the internship. That internship personalized the issue and inspired Margolies to organize two earlier local — but lower-profile — events at the Media Center in 2014 and 2015, funded by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Each presentation drew 60 to 80 people, and their success triggered planning for the June 29 event, Margolies said. “We wanted to do a follow-up, because doing something with people is so electric,” he said of such personal, direct contact. Reservations for June 29 are requested for planning arrangements for seating and light refreshments, at madeintoamerica.org. The immigration debate nationally will continue and certainly intensify during this year’s already bitter presidential campaign. But putting local faces and voices to it adds depth and meaning to the national dialogue. Q Form er Weekly Editor Jay Thorwaldson can be emailed at jaythor@ well.com. He also writes periodic blogs at PaloAltoOnline.com.

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Living on the Peninsula, how affected do you feel by airplane noise? Asked outside Whole Foods Market in downtown Palo Alto. Interviews and photographs by Anissa Fritz.

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Geologist Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto

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Business owner Hawthorne Avenue, Palo Alto

“I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed it. I must not be on the flight path.”

“I don’t notice it at all. Either I’m used to it or a sound sleeper. My son who is home for the summer says it wakes him up though.”

“You know what, I don’t even notice it. But I read about it in the newspaper. ... Occasionally, I’ll hear the engine back noises.”

“It doesn’t really bother me. I don’t notice it.”

“I personally kind of enjoy it. It breaks up the bubble of quiet and reminds me to travel more.”

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Time to fish, wade, climb and splash by Eric He | photos by Veronica Weber hether it’s on the playground or at summer camp, while playing baseball or enjoying a day at the pool, summer is a time to relax, let loose and — if you’re a kid — be rid of homework, tests and studying. On the grassy fields of Mitchell Park, a little bit of everything is happening on a recent day. A group of kids is dressed up, carrying swords and throwing beanbags — “Live Action Role Playing,” they call it. It’s too nuanced for the passerby to understand, but what’s clear is their enjoyment. “Fireball!,” one yells as he prepares to hurl a beanbag. Elsewhere in the park’s vast oasis are more of the everyday signs of summer: a child quacking and jumping on the play structure — with his mother remarking, “You’re a duck!”; another playing on the grass while his dog balances on its two hind legs for a second, as if trying to be a kid; a girl climbing up a tree trunk while announcing, “I’m just going to stay here.” The smell of barbecue and smoke from the grill, helped by a cool breeze, wafts into the blue afternoon sky. Nearby at the Magical Bridge Playground, youngsters swarm around the swings, slides and play structures. Here, they are lost in their own world, playing tag, riding the stationary bikes, kicking their legs out as they swing up and then back down like a pendulum. In the wading pool at Rinconada Park, children splash around. The scene is serene chaos as they flick water at each other and scream with delight while a handful of nearby parents help keep their children afloat as they learn to float on their backs. Outside the pool, it’s many of the same antics under the multiple sprinklers and the mushroom-shaped fountain that rain down water on giggling children. The waterworks add a touch of organization to the bedlam. Later in the day at the baseball field at Bayland Athletics Center, nestled between the Bayshore Freeway and the Palo Alto Airport, families find a peaceful escape from the chaotic rush-hour traffic a short distance away. On this evening, teams in the Babe Ruth League match up for a game sparsely attended except for a handful of dedicated parents in the stands. The quiet backdrop allows for the sounds of America’s pastime to echo and take full effect — the loud clang of the metal bat making contact with the ball, the pop of the ball hitting the catcher’s mitt after a strikeout. In this game, one team is already out to a four-run lead in the early innings, but the score is secondary. Little League baseball is about teammates bonding, creating camaraderie and having fun playing the game they love with friends. From the dugouts, they shout encouragement in baseball code. “Work the count,” one of them says, imploring the batter to take more pitches. “Way to get two!,” another hollers after a double play for the third out of an inning. And then the two teams switch sides, offense to defense, and vice versa, as the game — and the summer — beats on. Q Editorial Intern Eric He can be emailed at ehe@pleasantonweekly.com. Page 20 • June 17, 2016 • Palo Alto Weekly • www.PaloAltoOnline.com

Cover Story Clockwise at far left: Baseball players from the Old Pro and Alhouse teams of the Palo Alto Babe Ruth League for players 15 and under play a game at the Baylands Athletic Field on June 13. Old Pro won the game 5-3; Geno Putt, 9, leaps off the diving board into the deep end of Rinconada Pool during the pool’s opening day on June 11; Addison Smith, 8, and fellow day campers at Steve & Kate’s Camp in Palo Alto play on the monkey bars; Ethan Zhang, 12, left, and Ryan Dong, 10, right, attempt to catch a bite as they fish at Boronda Lake in Foothills Park on June 11; Andrew Ibrahim, 8, leaps off a rock-climbing wall after he reaches the top; Children at Camp Imagineerz day camp in Palo Alto splash each other with buckets of water and water guns during the camp’s weekly “water Wednesdays” on June 15. The camp, which has an “i-can” philosophy, offers activities such as water fights, outdoor play, design thinking and crafting a play — with handmade costumes and sets — hosted for parents.

Summer is a time to relax, let loose and — if you’re a kid — be rid of homework, tests and studying.

About the cover: Maggie Milinowicz, 7, plays catch with friends at the Greenmeadow community pool on June 13. Photo by Veronica Weber.

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A weekly guide to music, theater, art, culture, books and more, edited by Karla Kane

A sense of connection ‘Something New in Sight & Sound’ offers a collaborative concert experience ost music lovers would agree that music is not only an auditory sensation but an emotional one as well. “Something New in Sight & Sound” seeks to celebrate that ear-heart-mind connection with an innovative, interactive blend of live music, visual art, emotional feedback and — this is Silicon Valley, after all — an app. “Something New in Sight & Sound,” which will hold its debut concert at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View on Saturday, June 18, is a collaboration between local musicians Justin Schrum and Hazel Keelan, who will play three works by the English composer John Ireland (1879-1962). While they perform, Caroline Mustard (of the Mobile Art Academy) will create and display digital art inspired by Ireland’s “Three Pastels.” Audience members will have an active role as well. In addition to creating their own digital art,

they can use a new app, Sensemo (developed by the Menlo Park company Vtricity), to share their emotional responses to the music in real time, as well as gain some insights into the minds of the musicians. “Getting people inspired by something different, that’s the plan,” violinist Keelan said. John Ireland’s highly emotional, Impressionist compositions were a major influence on the project’s development, and pianist Schrum, who said he’s been “obsessed” by Ireland’s music for years, is eager to shed new light on the composer’s work. Keelan, originally from the U.K., teaches with Schrum at a school in Sunnyvale and happened upon him playing an Ireland piece about a year ago. The two soon hatched collaboration plans, with Keelan especially fascinated to learn that Schrum experiences synesthesia — the phenomenon in which one type of sensory stimulation or cogni-

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Hazel Keelan (violin) and Justin Schrum (piano) rehearse for their performance. tive perception leads involuntarily to another. In Schrum’s case, he senses colors with music. The two pondered what it would be like if audiences could see the colors Ireland’s music brings to Schrum’s mind. Would that forge a greater connection between the musicians and their listeners? Schrum worked with Sensemo creator Peter Ebert to program the app so that the colors displayed on the audience’s devices correspond with those Schrum experiences at certain points of the music. Being able to convey a bit of his synesthesia “brings a whole new level of comfort as a musician. It’s beautiful to be a part of,” he said. App users are also able to select — from a wheel of choices includ-

ing “amazed,” “peaceful,” “sad” and “cold” — words that express their own emotional response to the music, as well as choose colors to add to the collective projection, and trace colored lines and shapes onto Sensemo’s Tetris-like grid (which are also visible to everyone using it). Sensemo, Ebert said, is “the world’s first instant emotion-feedback cloud.” Attendees can download and install the app upon arrival at the show. “All audiences are allowed to do at (a typical) classical concert is clap,” he said. “We would like to create an environment where they can instantly share their emotions with others, including the performers.” He said it could bring up some

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Graphic designer Lisa Martinez enjoys creating digital art while listening to live classical music.

Peter Ebert selects words and colors in response to live music using his Sensemo app.

interesting insights, such as whether getting real-time feedback from the audience changes the way the musicians play, how people from different cultural backgrounds respond differently, and how the colors Schrum perceives differ from those selected by the audience. “All these emotions become visible in the room and you can share and have conversations about it; that’s the big dream,” Ebert said. The June 18 concert will be Keelan’s first-ever recital as a soloist (she usually performs in orchestras or chamber groups), and while she’s nervous, she’s interested to find out whether the connection between her and the audience will have a positive impact on her anxiety — and her performance. “It’s way bigger than two people playing. It’s more about inspiring people, and bringing community to a project,” she said. “It’s not about how good or bad I am as a player ... the idea is that everybody gets something amazing out of it.” The team hopes to build on the project for future endeavors, including broadcasting performances via live stream (so people can listen, watch and contribute from anywhere) and exploring musical improvisation based on the colors and emotions expressed by listeners. “We would love to get people’s ideas on our next steps,” Keelan said. The team has also been trying out the music and mobile-art pairing by performing at social gatherings and in classes throughout the community, with everyone from young children to senior citizens. At a recent rehearsal in Menlo Park, Keelan and Schrum played (continued on next page)

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while a small group of listeners tried using an iPad sketch program and experimented with Sensemo’s features. As the music changed from a slower, placid style to a lively, joyful one, the words on the screen began to switch from “peaceful” to “anxious” and “cheerful,” transforming as they rained down from blues and purples into sunny, golden yellows. “The project started from (Schrum’s) passion for this composer and became this bigger vision of, ‘How can we bring this all together so the audience will be part of the performance in a new way, to transform what a classical concert could be like?’ We’re just, like, buzzing with excitement,” Keelan said. Her enthusiasm, delivered with a bright smile and British accent, is contagious. “Hazel inspires people to do things they wouldn’t have tried otherwise,” said Lisa Martinez, an artist and docent with the Los Altos School District who was so moved by Keelan and Schrum’s visit to an art class (taught by Mustard) that she ended up becoming the project’s graphic designer and helped coordinate workshops. She said she loves the feeling of creating visual art while absorbing music. “You can see your hand creating the brush stroke as that music ebbs and flows ... you stop worrying about what you’re creating and you just listen without thinking,” she said. And while some might feel trying to chronicle their emotions via a technical device distracts from the musical experience, Martinez said there is great value in the interactive aspects of “Something New in Sight & Sound.” “For the audience to be able to emote their feelings and see what

they’re feeling up on the screen, that’s going to really generate more excitement,” she said. “Audience reaction might be stronger if they know the artists are reacting to how they feel about it.” Martinez is especially enthusiastic about inclusivity, dispelling the notion that classical music is best suited to a stuffy, formal atmosphere. “I’ve been to classical concerts where you have to shush, and you can’t bring your kids. I really feel strongly that I can bring my 8-year-old and he can be on that iPad, realizing that classical music is really amazing,” she said. “They are free to be creative, par-

ticipate and, hopefully, say, ‘I like classical music and this is cool.’”Q Arts & Entertainment Editor Karla Kane can be reached at kkane@paweekly.com. What: “Something New in Sight & Sound” When: Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Community School of Music and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View Cost: Tickets are $10 adults/$5 kids and seniors. Info: Go to sightnsound.net.

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Sibling silliness ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ is a humorous homage to Chekhov by Linda Taaffe

THEATER REVIEW

long-winded gloomy prophecies. “Beware of the ides of March. Beware the middle of the month. Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. Oh my God, I see something imminent ... Beware,” she cries out, warning against everything from bad weather to Masha’s arrival. Things heat up further when the youthful Nina (Kelsey Erhart), who is an aspiring actress, wanders over from her aunt and uncle’s house next door, fueling Masha’s insecurities and jealousy. The show, which opened off Broadway in 2012 and won the Tony Award for best play a year later, relies on dialogue and character development, rather than a complicated plot with lots of action, to push the play along. We learn about the siblings’ dysfunctional relationships and somber mood swings within the first moments of the play, when Sonia coolly (and humorously) hurls her brother’s coffee mug against the wall during their absurd morning ritual of bickering over the mundane. “I dreamed I was 52, and I wasn’t married,” Sonia whines. “Were you dreaming in the documentary form?” Vanya replies. Mayes brings an added dimension to the role of Vanya with his dry tone and looming stature, which contrasts against his character’s generally meek and

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loom, doom and insecurities that reach comedic proportions plague three middle-aged siblings in Christopher Durang’s farce “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” which the Palo Alto Players premiered at the Lucie Stern Theater on June 10 (performances continue through June 26). The story revolves around a mash-up of characters from Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s best-known works and brings his classic melancholic themes to a country estate in modern-day Pennsylvania, where siblings Vanya (Walter M. Mayes) and Sonia (Patricia Tyler) are living a boring existence until their narcissistic movie-star sister Masha (Judith Miller) and her much younger boy toy Spike (Jimmy Mason) make a surprise visit one weekend. Vanya, Sonia and Masha — named after Chekhov characters by their theater-loving parents — quickly turn the quiet household into chaos as they bicker over sibling rivalries, rub salt into old wounds and bond over their midlife crises while Spike energetically runs around half dressed, showing off his six-pack abs to anyone and everyone who will look. The cleaning woman, Cassandra (Damaris Divito), adds to the turmoil with her frequent and

The actors from the Palo Alto Players production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” include (from left to right) Judith Miller as Masha, Walter M. Mayes as Vanya and Jimmy Mason as Spike. quiet persona. This contrast hits a humorous level when he agrees to dress as one of the “Seven Dwarfs” to appease Masha at a costume party. His 6-foot-plus frame almost has to duck when he enters the morning room, dressed as “Doc.” Palo Alto-native Mason as Spike offers plenty of energy and a carefree attitude that the other characters lack, and his interpretation of the “dumb boy toy” brings a lot of comic relief. He’s loud, obnoxious and amusingly annoying. Mason played Spike in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Playhouse a year after the show closed on Broadway alongside playwright Durang (who starred as Vanya) and developed his particular nuances for the character while working with him.

With set design by Kuo-Hao Lo, all scenes take place in the morning room of the family’s farmhouse in Buck’s County. The room is located on the back side of the home’s exterior stone wall and boasts books on a shelf and comfortable wicker chairs. Although there are no set changes, shadows and light cast against the stone fireplace indicate changes in the time of day, setting the mood and separating scenes in the first half of the play. The play’s slow pace, which unfolds with the nearly constant bickering between characters over the course of two days, could easily have become tedious, but the cast’s chemistry and comedic timing is spot on, prompting laughter throughout the performance. Under Linda Piccone’s direction, the

characters come across as deep and likeable, despite the absurd context. Even those who don’t know much about Chekhov’s works should still enjoy this witty performance. Q Associate Editor Linda Taaffe can be reached at ltaaffe@ paweekly.com What: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” presented by Palo Alto Players When: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m; and Sundays at 2 p.m. through June 26. Where: Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto Cost: $32 - $46 Info: Go to paplayers.org

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Live music World Music Day Fifty musicians and bands will offer free public performances at locations along University Avenue (between Webster and High streets) during the eighth-annual Palo Alto World Music Day on Sunday, June 19, 3-7:30 p.m. Genres represented include African drumming, jazz, blues, classical, pop, rock, klezmer, Greek, Balkan, Indian and more. World Music Day, which is always held near the time of the summer solstice, began as Fête de la Musique in France in 1982 and has since spread to more than 120 countries worldwide. Go to pamusicday.org/.

On stage ‘Anna Christie’ “Anna Christie,” Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a woman struggling to reconcile her current love life with her dark past as a prostitute, will be staged at Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., Redwood City, June 17-July 3. The play is part of the theater company’s 2nd Stages series, which funds and helps develop passion projects of artists from the community. Tickets are $30 for general admission/$25 for student/seniors, and show times are Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Go to dragonproductions.net.

Fine-art fun ‘Fired Up’ opening reception The opening reception for the Palo Alto Art Center’s new exhibit “Fired Up: Monumental Clay” will be

held on Friday, June 17, 7-10 p.m. at 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Attendees to the free event can take a swing-dance lesson, then lindy-hop to the sounds of The Don Neely Jazztet; play giant versions of the games Checkers, Jenga, Connect 4 and Cornhole; create a “monumental hat” or fire a Raku vessel; plus taste specialty cocktails, gourmet hot dogs and hand-crafted popsicles. Go to tinyurl.com/h74n5qh.

Comedy Dan St. Paul and Milt Abel Looking for some Father’s Day laughs? Angelica’s presents the comedy stylings of “Two Stand-up Dads,” featuring Dan St. Paul and Milt Abel, on Sunday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m., 863 Main St., Redwood City. Both comedians have considerable touring and television experience, and Bob Caplan, billed as “Foster City’s funniest accountant,” will make a special appearance. Tickets are $22-$28. Go to tinyurl.com/jjfp42f.

Summer concert series William Russ Jr. Acclaimed soul singer William Russ Jr., who’s performed for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Clint Eastwood and with the likes of Mariah Carey, Ray Charles and Huey Lewis, will bring his smooth vocal stylings to Menlo Park’s summer concert series on Wednesday, June 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive. The show is free and attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic. Go to tinyurl.com/zmpd8kp.

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Tasty Mexican fare and lively bar shine at Quinto Sol by Alissa Merksamer

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our DoĂąa Skinny margarita ($12) arrives quickly. Lick the salt and take a cold sip. Chase it with tortilla chips dunked in three low-burning salsas. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just waited 30 minutes for a table because Quinto Sol doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take reservations on Friday nights, but the margarita makes up for it. This one is made with Frida Kahlo Silver, a super premium tequila that, like all the tequila here, comes exclusively from the blue agave plant. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to have fun at Quinto Sol in downtown Redwood City. Just look around â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a petrified tree strung in gold lights standing in the middle of the dining room, spiky stars dangle from the 150-year-old ceiling and green foliage drapes a tree slab thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing a chunk from its middle. This is the Sol familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third restaurant. They also own Vive Sol in Mountain View and Palo Alto Sol on California Avenue. The menu emphasizes foods from the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s native Puebla, Mexico, but also includes Mexican-American standards like nachos and burritos, along with a serious affection for Monterey Jack cheese. The jack cheese snows on tostadas, tacos and sopa azteca (tortilla soup). It also shows up in odd places, like the al cilantro ($20). Here, a semicircle of gulf shrimp

Quinta Solâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trio de albondigas appetizer can double as an entree. The six juicy onion-flecked meatballs come served with three sauces: green tomatillo, scarlet chipotle and creamy nueva. Top: Quinto Solâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camarones al cilantro with the DoĂąa Skinny margarita. with their tails curved up look like a team of synchronized swimmers. Sauteed in plenty of garlic and cilantro, the shrimp are great on their own but better with a squeeze of fresh lime (youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to ask for a wedge). But then things get cheesy. Melted jack caps a speed bump of orange rice as well as the refried black beans. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shred-

ded, half-melted jumble of jack swathed in red enchilada sauce hiding in your Romaine lettuce. It peeks from beneath a pale, sesameseeded slice of tomato as if to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, I know, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong here.â&#x20AC;? If jack cheese is a fetish at Quinto Sol, sour cream is an obsession. The version here is thick and robust. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s irresistible squeezed on a tostada but can sometimes over-

whelm a sauce, as in the case of the pollo guajillo ($18). Chicken drowns in what looks like tikka masala and tastes like tomato sauce saddled with cream. A few chopped almonds lend crunch, but there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to break up the creaminess. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need plenty of tortillas (and a buddy) to get through it all. Some of the cream sauces do better spooned over enchiladas or doled out in small doses, like on the roasted chile rellenos caseros ($13). Two poblano peppers lounge in a broth colored chartreuse by epazote, a green herb popular in Mexican cooking. The peppers ooze melted jack cheese, which mingles with corn, slivers of potato and specks of zucchini that are too minuscule to matter. An unadvertised ladleful of nueva salsa, a sour cream-thickened chipotle sauce, drips down the peppers, instantly thickening the broth. It works beautifully here, balancing the gentle heat of the poblanos and tang of the epazote. In the rajas poblanas ($18), a sour cream sauce binds strips of pasilla peppers, onions and shredded chicken. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reminiscent of the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ranch Casserole I ate at summer camp, but in the best way possible. The vegetables still snap, and the heat of the chiles lingers. While the rajas poblanas unintentionally evoke nostalgia, the fideos secos ($11) come straight from the Sol sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; childhood. Scraggly, angel hair-like noodles are boiled and then sauteed in chile sauce until they absorb the liquid. The pasta arrives molded like a brown woven basket brimming with avocado chunks, queso aĂąejo (white aged cheese), cilantro and some sour cream. A couple of

puffy, fried tortilla chips double as scoops. The garnishes are terrific, but the pasta conjures memories of Chef Boyardee. Nonetheless, it was a table favorite. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much lactose to contemplate, try the tacos. During weekday lunch you can order them two to a plate (or mix and match with a tostada, enchilada or quesadilla), plus rice and beans ($14.50). Below the gringo fixings of shredded jack, lettuce, and chopped tomatoes are generous shards of tender pork or hunks of ribeye brushed in adobo sauce. The meat is so good you could eat it by itself. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the trio de albondigas ($11). Like the other appetizers here, it can double as an entree. Six juicy onion-flecked meatballs (two each of pork, chicken and beef) are served with three sauces: green tomatillo, scarlet chipotle and â&#x20AC;&#x153;nueva.â&#x20AC;? These sauces repeat throughout the menu, available on burritos and enchiladas or spooned over some kind of meat or vegetable. Deep, dark chocolate-stained mole poblano also frequently appears. Recipes for Pueblaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic dish can contain 20 or more ingredients â&#x20AC;&#x201D; everything from raisins and peanuts to stale tortillas and plantains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a process,â&#x20AC;? said Quinto Sol co-owner Alexa Sol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a good half of the day [to make.]â&#x20AC;? On the mole-poblano spectrum, this one veers toward the sweet end. During one visit, it was nuanced â&#x20AC;&#x201D; bite after bite failed to reveal its ingredients, as a good mole should. But another time, it tasted mainly of chocolate and cinnamon, with just a tingle of chile on the finish. Inconsistency undercuts other dishes, too. Corn tortillas were rubbery at dinner but soft during lunch. The sangria was too sweet, with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries instead of the menuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promised seasonal fruits. While service is friendly and speedy, sometimes the food comes out too fast, with entrees arriving before youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finished the appetizers. No matter the misses, you can always rely on the bar. The motley pink onyx looks beautiful in the daytime. At night, it glows campfire yellow to match a series of backlit wall panels. Sit down and order a margarita. All will be well. Q Freelancer writer Alissa Merksamer can be reached at amerksamer@gmail.com. Quinto Sol 2201 Broadway St., Redwood City; (650) 365-5765; quintosol.ca Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday 5-9 p.m. Bar stays open one hour after kitchen closes. Reservations: SundayThursday

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Another rare ‘Find’ Pixar charms all ages again with sequel ‘Finding Dory’ 000(Century 16 and 20) “When you make the finding yourself — even if you’re the last person on Earth to see the light — you’ll never forget it,” said astronomer and science populist Carl Sagan. It’s apt that the man who spoke of vast space as the “cosmic ocean” should have inadvertently encapsulated Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” a sequel to 2003 ocean wonder “Finding Nemo.” For the narrative focus has shifted, making forgetful blue tang fish Dory (Ellen DeGeneres, irresistible) the center of attention. A lifelong sufferer of extreme short-term memory loss, Dory may have helped to find young clownfish Nemo (now played by Hayden Rolence) for his neurotic dad Marlon (the great Albert Brooks), but she was never able to find her parents, much less remember how she lost them. “Finding Dory” introduces us to those loving parents (Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy) in flashback, then returns us to a present

where Nemo, Marlon and Dory make a de facto family, rocked by a sudden memory of her folks that prompts another ocean-spanning reunion mission. After whiffing with the live-action 3D sci-fi extravaganza “John Carter,” director Andrew Stanton returns to sure-fire box office territory here, and indeed “Finding Dory” plays it fairly safe. And while that means it doesn’t have the senses of fresh discovery and originality of the initial picture, audiences will feel a comfort early on that they’re in good hands with seal-of-quality Pixar and its stylistic hallmarks: dazzling animation, subtle voice work, good humor and heartwarming storytelling. While microcosmic ocean life is still a focus of sorts, most of “Finding Dory” plays out in the world of the Marine Life Institute, “the jewel of Morro Bay, California.” There we meet a handful of instantly lovable characters,

Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), the memory-impaired clownfish from “Finding Nemo,” embarks on a new ocean adventure to find her parents in “Finding Dory.” including testy Hank the octopus (or is that septipus?), voiced by Ed O’Neill; nearsighted whale shark Destiny (Kaitlin Olson of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”); and beluga Bailey (O’Neill’s “Modern Family” castmate Ty Burrell), who struggles with his echolocation. In typical Pixar fashion, the narrative shift of perspective cleverly dovetails with thematic messages for kids. A “kid’s zone touch pool” sequence that’s delightful for the on-screen kids plays out as a horror show for the fish, prompting reflection about

Johnson and Hart buddy up for action comedy 001/2 (Century 16 and 20 ) The new action-comedy “Central Intelligence” proposes a seemingly unhinged CIA agent (played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) embroiling a straightlaced neurotic (Kevin Hart) in life-threatening intrigue. What at first appears to be a fresh character dynamic turns out to be clever plagiarism of the 1979 actioncomedy classic “The In-Laws,” in which a seemingly unhinged CIA agent (Peter Falk) embroils a straight-laced neurotic (Alan Arkin) in life-threatening intrigue. There’s enough difference here, of course, to keep “Central Intelligence” a legally justified rip-off — pardon me, unstated homage — such as the replacement of family ties and a wedding with a classmate bond and a pending reunion, or Hart’s character being an accountant rather than a dentist, but the comic-narrative DNA

ments, which also confirm the movie’s ultimate theme of building self-confidence through selfdiscovery. That, plus jokes and adventure, will have kids enthralled and adults, at the very least, feeling no pain. (An adorable new Pixar short, “Piper,” precedes the feature.) Rated PG for mild thematic elements. One hour, 43 minutes. Q — Peter Canavese

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Kevin Hart (left) and Dwayne Johnson star as reunited schoolmates who are involved in life-threatening espionage in the comedy “Central Intelligence.” of Andrew Bergman’s revered “In-Laws” script remains unmistakeable. To be fair, though, while Johnson and Hart are no Falk and Arkin, the contemporary stars have both individual comic brio and shared chemistry. Johnson plays Robby Weirdicht, established in a 20-years-earlier flashback as an obese misfit partially rescued by Hart’s “Most Likely to Succeed” Calvin Joiner, a big man on campus revered as “The Golden Jet.” Two decades later, Joiner frets about being “the guy who peaked in high school” as he’s passed over for promo-

tion and faces couples counseling with his high-school-sweetheart wife, Maggie (Danielle Nicolet). Weirdicht resurfaces, self-reinvented as buff, uber-enthusiastic optimist Bob Stone: still nerdy (given to phraseology like “hunky dory”) but now intimidating (his Facebook likes include guns, cinnamon pancakes and unicorns). His deliberately bland name “Stone” belies his CIA agency, currently compromised by accusations that he’s a traitor codenamed “The Black Badger.” On (continued on next page)

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the film quickly yields to an antibully theme, and even if the material’s not always up to the film’s ironic reference to wit, the cast and their director carry the day with a good stock of laughs. Rated PG-13 for crude and suggestive humor, some nudity, action violence and brief strong language. One hour, 54 minutes. — Peter Canavese

At nearly two hours, the character dynamic and predictable formula of “Central Intelligence” become wearisome long before every scripted loose end gets neatly tied in a bow. The action, too, suffers as the film drags on, poorly shot and edited in comparison to the early scenes establishing Stone‘s bona fides. At least the fat-shaming joke that kicks off

MOVIE TIMES All showtimes are for Friday to Sunday only unless otherwise noted. For other times, reviews and trailers, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies. Movie times are subject to change. Call theaters for the latest. Central Intelligence (PG-13) Century 16: 8:30, 10 & 11:15 a.m., 12:45, 2, 3:30, 4:45, 6:15, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 12:15 a.m. Century 20: 10:20 & 11:30 a.m., 1:15, 2:10, 3:50, 4:55, 6:50, 7:50, 9:30 & 10:40 p.m. In DBOX at 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:55, 7:50 & 10:40 p.m. Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) Century 20: 6:55 & 9:55 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 10:15 a.m., 12:55 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. The Angry Birds Movie (PG) ++ Century 16: 9:25 & 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:40 & 10:05 p.m. Century 20: 10:10 a.m., 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:55 & 10:45 p.m. Captain America: Civil War (PG-13) +++1/2 Century 16: 9:05 a.m., 12:25, 3:50, 7:05 & 10:35 p.m. Century 20: 7:05 & 10:20 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 3:25 p.m. Sun. 11:55 a.m. The Conjuring 2 (R) 1/2 Century 16: 10:05 a.m., 1:15, 4:30, 7:45 & 10:55 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 12:05 a.m. Century 20: 10:05 & 11:25 a.m., 1:10, 2:35, 4:20, 5:45, 7:30, 8:55 & 10:35 p.m. Finding Dory (PG) Century 16: 8:20, 9:40, 10 & 11 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 1:40, 3, 3:20, 4:20, 5:40, 7, 8:20, 9, 9:40, 11 & 11:40 p.m. In 3-D at 9, 10:20 & 11:40 a.m., 1, 2:20, 3:40, 5, 6:20, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 10 & 11 a.m., 12:45, 1:45, 3:30, 4:25, 6:15, 7:15, 9 & 10 p.m. In 3-D at 10:30 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:50, 4, 5:35, 6:45 & 9:30 p.m. In X-D 3-D at 5 & 10:30 p.m. In X-D at 11:30 a.m., 2:15 & 7:45 p.m. Four’s a Crowd (1938) (Not Rated)

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Hold Back the Dawn (1941) (Not Rated) Stanford Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 3:35 p.m. The Jungle Book (PG) +++ The Lobster (R) +++1/2

Century 20: Sat. & Sun. 8:15 & 10:50 p.m. Aquarius Theatre: 2, 5:10, 7, 9:30 & 10 p.m.

Love & Friendship (PG) Palo Alto Square: 1:55, 4:30 & 7:10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:30 p.m.

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Maggie’s Plan (R) Century 20: 1:20 & 6:55 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:45, 4:20 & 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9:40 p.m. The Man Who Knew Infinity (PG-13) ++ Aquarius Theatre: 2:45, 4:35 & 7:40 p.m. Me Before You (PG-13) + Century 16: 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:15 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 8:55 a.m. Century 20: 10:30 a.m., 1:10, 4:05, 7 & 10:05 p.m. The Nice Guys (R)

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Now You See Me 2 (PG-13) 1/2 Century 16: 10:10 a.m., 1:20, 4:25, 7:25 & 10:40 p.m. a.m., 1:05, 2:35, 4:10, 5:40, 7:25, 8:45 & 10:25 p.m. Te3n (Not Rated)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) Century 16: 10:35 a.m., 1:25, 4:10, 7 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: 10:20 a.m., 1, 3:40, 7 & 9:50 p.m. Warcraft (PG-13) Century 16: 10:15 a.m., 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:45 p.m. Century 20: 1:40 & 10:40 p.m. Fri. 8:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4:30 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 10:40 a.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 7:40 p.m. Sun. 4:40 p.m. In 3-D at 12:20, 3:15, 6:10 & 9:10 p.m. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) ++ Century 16: 12:30, 3:45, 7:10 & 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 9:10 a.m. Sat. 8:20 a.m. Century 20: 12:30, 3:45, 7:10 & 10:25 p.m.

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AN AMERICAN JOURNALIST IN BEIJING … Former Bay Area radio producer, director and author Gail Pellett will be at Books Inc. on Monday, June 20, to read from her new book, “Forbidden Fruit-1980 Beijing, A Memoir,” which focuses on her experiences as a journalist in Beijing in the early 1980s. Pellett arrived in China soon after the American consulate opened and became the first experienced foreign journalist to be hired at Radio Beijing in 40 years. The country had been “closed” for 30 years, banning all scholars, diplomats, journalists and tourists from the West. Pellett has written, directed and produced television and radio documentaries and public affairs programs for more than 40 years, with a common theme of social justice, ranging from reconciliation in South Africa to human rights crimes in El Salvador. She worked with Bill Moyers at PBS for 13 years and has produced and reported for “The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour,” as well as “All Things Considered” and the “Morning Edition.” Pellett studied at the University of California,Berkeley, in the ’60s and got her early start working with Chris Welch at KPFA radio on the first feminist news show in the country. This free event will be held at 7 p.m. at Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. A LOOK INTO THE LIFE OF PAINTER DAVID PARK … Former Portola Valley potter and writing instructor Helen Park Bigelow shares her observations about life in the Bay Area just before and after World War II — when some of the country’s most radical artists and writers gathered here — as she examines the life of her artistfather with “David Park, Painter: Nothing Held Back.” Park, who died in 1960, has since become recognized as one of the country’s most important 20th century painters of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Bigelow has written fiction and personal essays for most of her life and has spent decades studying her father’s work. Bigelow will talk about her book at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto. A VISUAL TIME CAPSULE OF STANFORD … Newly released book, “Stanford 125: A Visual Exploration,” provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the university on its 125th anniversary through the lens of Magnum street photographer Alex Webb, who spent 10 consecutive days capturing various images that reflect the heart of the “Stanford experience.” The book, released on May 25,

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by Debbie Duncan he Broadway smash show “Hamilton” famously asks, “Who tells your story?” It’s a question characters in new books for kids answer in myriad ways with tales that will enlighten and entertain children of all ages this summer.

“Good Night, Baddies” by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Juli Kangas; $18; Beach Lane/Simon & Schuster; ages 4-8. Giants, witches, dragons, trolls, wolves and their ilk from classic folk and fairy tales are tired after a day of unsuccessful schemes. They gather for supper and to settle down for the night. “Baddies sit politely dining, no one throwing food or whining.” These companions share news, chat, bathe and read, and forgive themselves and each other for not completing their baddie character’s destiny. For a picture book full of supposed villains, this clever story in catchy rhymes by San Francisco author Deborah Underwood is surprisingly soothing,

and certain to inspire requests for multiple bedtime readings. “The Airport Book” by Lisa Brown; $18; Neal Porter/Roaring Brook; ages 4-8. A biracial family of four packs for a trip (“Don’t forget monkey!” says Mom) and takes a taxi to the airport, where they are joined by other travelers, most of whom end up on the same flight. The fun of this book that’s heavy on illustrations and light on words is following people — individually or in groups — as they check in, go through security, walk or ride to the gate, board the plane and fly to their destination. Who are they, and why are they traveling? Who will meet them at the end of their journey? Will Monkey make it there after all? “The Airport Book” is much like one of Peggy Rathmann’s beloved classics, “10 Minutes Till Bedtime,” which follows groups of hamsters preparing for bed. Like Rathmann, Lisa Brown is a Bay Area author/ illustrator who creates picture books for young children that

“Unidentified Suburban Object” by Mike Jung; $18; Levine/ Scholastic; ages 8-12. Chloe Cho is a model Korean-American seventh-grader in a decidedly nondiverse school, where students think all Asians must be Chinese or Japanese. She welcomes hard classes, made first chair violin, and is well-liked by teachers and administrators. (She also has a wicked sense of humor). No matter how hard she tries to understand her Korean ancestry, however, her parents refuse to talk about being Korean. They seem to know even less than she does about the culture. It’s not until Chloe fails (fails!) a social studies assignment from the new teacher, who is Korean, that Chloe’s parents begin to be honest about their heritage. Their revelation is nothing short of earthshaking, and makes Chloe question everything she ever thought about herself and her place in the world. Oakland author Mike Jung’s imaginative tale will have readers gasping “Ah!” halfway through, then rapidly turning the pages to find out what happens next. “It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel” by Firoozeh Dumas; $17; Clarion/HMH; ages 9-14. Former Palo Alto resident and humorist Firoozeh Dumas is known for her bestselling memoirs for adults, “Funny in Farsi” and “Laughing Without an Accent.” Here, Dumas draws on her childhood experience as an Iranian immigrant in the 1970s for a novel that pulls readers in with

laugh-out-loud humor and everyday stories, then hits them with the harsh realities of what it’s like to be a middle schooler from a country hated by Americans. Eleven-year-old Zomorod Yousefzadeh calls herself Cindy (after the Brady Bunch character) when her family moves to Newport Beach. It’s the fourth time she’s moved back and forth from a country ruled by a military dictator, the shah. Her father works in the oil industry and is eager to tell anyone he meets about it. Her mother refuses to learn English. Cindy, a bookish girl, simply wants to make friends at a middle school where she is the only foreigner. That, and not lose the condo pool key. Then the shah is exiled and Ayatollah Khomeini takes over the new Islamic Republic of Iran. When the shah comes to the U.S. for cancer treatment, Iranian students capture and hold American hostages. Cindy’s father soon loses his job and her mother becomes even more depressed. Students throw tomatoes at Cindy. A dead hamster appears on her doorstep along with a note: “Iranians go home.” Good friends, Girl Scouts, and Cindy’s basic good nature and humor get her through the 444 days of the hostages’ captivity. Still, without a job for her father, Cindy may have to move to a country now “controlled by people who ban music and movies and who force women and girls to keep covered, and who still kill those who defy them” — far from teen life in California, in other words. (continued on page 32)

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An authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note with links to the hostage crisis and other aspects that are factually based complete a book for young people that is both timeless and timely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outrun the Moonâ&#x20AC;? by Stacey Lee; $18; Putnam; ages 12 and up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1906, and 15-year-old Chinatown resident Mercy Wong has grand plans to develop an herbal tea business so her father â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and eventually her little brother â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to work 16-hour days

at the laundry. She graduated from the Oriental Public School with top marks, but that gave her only an eighth-grade education. Mercy decides she needs more schooling, more connections. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why she concocts a scheme to earn a scholarship to the exclusive St. Clareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for Girls. The boarding school may be fancy and filled with girls from wealthy families (including a fictional Stanford), but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no picnic for someone as headstrong as Mercy, especially as the only non-white student. Then early on the morning of April 18th, the Great 1906 earth-

quake hits. Any plans Mercy had go up in flames: Her mother and brother are killed, and her father is missing. She and her surviving classmates and headmistress evacuate to Golden Gate Park. Alas, the earthquake and subsequent three-day fire donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eradicate the intense prejudice Chinese faced at the turn of the 20th century, even in a refugee camp. Mercy, a survivor if ever there was one in young adult literature, forms alliances and manages to devise and execute a new plan. South Bay author Stacey Lee compellingly blends fiction with fact and adds a dash of romance.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outrun the Moonâ&#x20AC;? is historical fiction at its finest, and should inspire local teens to head up to San Francisco to walk through Chinatown as well as the neighborhoods and parks featured in the book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burn Baby Burnâ&#x20AC;? by Meg Medina; Candlewick; $18; ages 14 and up. Readers can feel the hot, steamy streets of Queens, New York, on every page of this novel taking place in 1977. Seventeen-yearold Nora Lopez, who loves to go to discos and build things, is just trying to make it to her birthday so she can be out on her own. In the meantime, she has to beg her father, who has a new family, for rent money her Cuban immigrant mother canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay. Nora also canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t escape her younger brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s esca-

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Home Front WALK BACK IN TIME ... Palo Alto-Stanford Heritage (PAST) will host a historic walking tour Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. The tour will focus on Homer Avenue and those interested should meet at the Women’s Club of Palo Alto, 475 Homer Ave. in Palo Alto. The tour will be led by Steve Emslie. For more information go to www.pastheritage.org.

SUCCULENT WORKSHOP ... Join the Master Gardeners of San Mateo County on Wednesday, June 29, at Little House and learn about the world of succulents. These plants are drought resistant, come in vibrant colors and need little maintenance. The Master Gardeners will show you how to plant, maintain and display these unique plants. The free event will be held at 1 p.m. at Little House, The Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. For more information, call 650-326-2025. EATING THE FOREST ... A tree walk focused on the “Edible Urban Forest” sponsored by Canopy will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon starting at Johnson Park on Hawthorne Street. A professional arborist will lead the edible tree walk from Johnson Park to Gamble Garden on Waverley Street. Participants will have the opportunity to see a great variety of trees while learning about the delicious fruits they provide. Go to canopy.org for more information. Send notices of news and events related to real estate, interior design, home improvement and gardening to Home Front, Palo Alto Weekly, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302, or email elorenz@ paweekly.com. Deadline is one week before publication.

“Little Havana” is a tropical, leafy wallpaper pattern custom designed by sister artists Amy and Noelle Mills.

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the wallpaper by Anna Medina

Photo by Adrienne Neff, courtesy Paper Mills

TREE LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURE ... Canopy will host a tree walk on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to noon starting at the Children’s Library on Harriet Street between Hopkins and Parkinson avenues. Architect and arborist Daniel Garber will lead the walk around the Lucie Stern Community Center and surrounding neighborhood. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a host of tree species, including the London Plane Tree, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Australian Willow and many more.

Photo by Cloth and Kind, courtesy of Paper Mills

ATTRACT BEES ... Santa Clara County Master Gardeners (mastergardeners.org) will hold a class on “Attracting Pollinators to your Garden Year Round” on Wednesday, June 29, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Public Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. The event is free.

“Tania Ballet Russe” is among the contemporary wallpaper prints made from recycled materials at Paper Mills in Oakland.

Grandma’s wall coverings are making a classy comeback in the most unexpected ways

allpaper. For some, the word connotes grandma’s house. Mothballs. Mind-numbing patterns. And a lot of effort spent removing it. But, like so many trends, at some point, wallpaper was bound to make a comeback. Today, the politically correct word for wallpaper is wall covering, and it is making a splash in some unique ways. Heidi Wright has been hanging wallpaper, or rather, wall coverings, in the Bay Area for 35 years. She explained that “wall covering” is a more descriptive word now, especially since she has hung coverings made out of a variety of materials besides paper, including mother-of-pearl, beads, feathers and even linen-covered magnets. Fannie Allen, an interior designer and founder of Fannie Allen Design of Atherton, has noticed an increase in wall coverings in design showrooms. “I feel like wallpaper was not particularly popular for a long time, but has since had this resurgence,” Allen said. According to Allen, in the late 1970s, trends in minimalism fueled a focus on texture, which she believes helped to increase a desire for very tactile coverings like Phillip Jeffries’ grass cloths. Since then, wall-covering technology has evolved, allowing for infinite design possibilities that are both faster to make and install. This convenience means that wall coverings have become less expensive than some traditional wallpapers. Options such as removable wall decals and peel-and-stick wallpaper — which Wright compares to a Post-It for your wall — also allow for more flexibility, a convenience for those who rent.

In the last few years, Wright has noticed a shift from the neutral grass cloths and natural fibers to colorful patterns that make a bold statement. “Patterns are coming back in a big way, and a feature wall with a pattern that pops – I do a lot of that – just a headboard wall, something that’s gorgeous and interesting,” Wright said. Allen corroborates Wright’s observations, adding that other wall-covering trends include large abstract non-repeating designs, photo images and ethnic-looking texture. Both Wright and Allen noted that these designs are increasingly installed on what has come to be known as the “fifth wall,” or the ceiling. “Ceilings are getting a unique treatment to go with the rest of the room,” Allen said, adding that she recently saw a bedroom with orange and pink walls and a multicolored geometric graphic wall covering on the ceiling. Even though technology has made wallpaper more accessible and convenient, recently Wright has noticed a shift from large manufacturers to smaller boutique wall-covering companies that focus on creating a customizable handmade product. “I think it’s because artists can get themselves out there. Now, with Instagram and Pinterest and Houzz, there are so many ways for these small companies to get seen. It’s a lot easier (for them) to find their niche,” Wright said, adding that many are also represented in design showrooms, which also contributes to their success. Amy Mills, the wallpaper designer behind Paper Mills in Oakland, is a prime example of an artist who makes a custom product. (continued on page 35)

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10 Buck Court, Woodside Nestled on an acre parcel that was once part of Woodside’s iconic Buck Estate, 10 Buck Court provides a prestigious residential setting for the sophisticated Woodside family. Completed in 2003, this “like new”, exquisite, one-story 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is one of only seven residences on this gated street offering elegance, privacy and security—while its close-in setting is conveniently accessible to the quaint Woodside Town Center and puts the best of San Francisco, Silicon Valley and acclaimed Las Lomitas schools within easy reach. Highlights include: • 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms • 1 acre property • Hand-quarried, stone exterior • Soaring ceilings, gorgeous wood ﬂoors throughout • Gourmet kitchen opens to the inviting great room • Mature landscaping with heritage oaks • Leased solar system provides cost-saving energy • Attached 3-car garage with EV charging station • For more information, visit www.10 BuckCourt.com

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Home & Real Estate HOME SALES

Home sales are provided by California REsource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from the County Recorder’s Office. Information is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks.

SALES AT A GLANCE Atherton

East Palo Alto

314 Donohoe St. A. Prickett to J. Shum for $1,100,000 on 04/27/16; built 1987, 4bd, 1,860 sq.ft. 2355 Dumbarton Ave. D. Nichols to R. Agarwal for $595,000 on 04/28/16; built 1928, 2bd, 1,000 sq.ft. 2519 Emmett Way T. Frankel to R. & W. Chau for $690,000 on 04/28/16; built 1956, 3bd, 1,100 sq.ft.

Los Altos

654 Camellia Way G. & S. Chin to J. & S. Friedland for $3,525,000 on 05/27/16; built 1962, 4bd, 2,300 sq.ft.; previous sale 05/21/2010, $1,870,000 1135 Lisa Lane M. & S. Fang to N. Doshi for $3,398,000 on 05/27/16; built 2010, 4bd, 3,065 sq.ft.; previous sale 06/07/2013, $2,700,000 552 Magdalena Ave. Righetti Trust to Kwan & Wang Trust for $5,888,000 on 05/27/16; built 1991, 5bd, 5,474 sq.ft.; previous sale 03/31/2000, $1,050,000 1915 Quail Meadow Road Morissette Trust to Y. Dong for $3,280,000 on 05/31/16; built 1973, 4bd, 3,512 sq.ft. 633 Springer Terrace Wyckoff Trust to J. Elliott for $3,310,000 on 05/31/16; built 1951, 4bd,

Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $836,000 Highest sales price: $4,100,100 Average sales price: $2,470,870

East Palo Alto

Atherton

85 Greenoaks Drive Laurel Homes to Lee Trust for $11,850,000 on 04/29/16; built 1954, 3bd, 2,681 sq.ft. 51 Monte Vista Ave. D. Priest to Montevista Limited for $11,200,000 on 04/27/16; built 1985, 3bd, 6,881 sq.ft. 9 Park Drive - I. & M. Lipovich to D. & T. Gross for $4,000,000 on 04/27/16; built 1928, 2bd, 1,160 sq.ft.

Menlo Park

Total sales reported: 3 Lowest sales price $4,000,000 Highest sales price: $11,850,000 Average sales price: $9,016,700

Mountain View

Total sales reported: 3 Lowest sales price: $595,000 Highest sales price: $1,100,000 Average sales price: $795,000

Total sales reported: 15 Lowest sales price: $555,000 Highest sales price: $2,400,000 Average sales price: $1,300,000

Los Altos

Palo Alto

Total sales reported: 5 Lowest sales price: $3,280,000 Highest sales price: $5,888,000 Average sales price: $3,880,200

Total sales reported: 7 Lowest sales price: $945,000 Highest sales price: $2,958,000 Average sales price: $1,882,570

Los Altos Hills Total sales reported: 2 Lowest sales price: $3,728,000 Highest sales price: $16,500,000 Average sales price: $10,114,000

Portola Valley Total sales reported: 2 Lowest sales price: $2,740,000 Highest sales price: $4,364,000 Average sales price: $3,552,000 Source: California REsource

2,786 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/26/1988, $378,000

Los Altos Hills

14303 Saddle Mountain Drive L. & B. Lo to Y. Bi for $3,728,000 on 05/27/16; built 1983, 4bd, 4,895 sq.ft.; previous sale 06/29/1994, $1,380,000 26000 Westwind Way Melchor Trust to APIC Los Altos Development for $16,500,000 on 05/31/16; built 1962, 5bd, 7,213 sq.ft.

Menlo Park

1790 Bay Laurel Drive Hunter Trust to Bay Laurel Limited for $4,100,100 on 04/28/16; built 1951, 4bd, 3,050 sq.ft. 10 Cotton Place San Francisco Symphony to Sobel Trust for $3,360,000 on 04/27/16; built 1948, 3bd, 2,430 sq.ft. 1330 Johnson St. Pomeroy Trust to Mcclure Trust for $2,150,000 on 04/28/16; built 1968, 3bd,

Wallpaper (continued from page 33)

“What I’m doing is old-fashioned,” she said, explaining that her process involves block printing which harks back to the mid-1800s. In an age when technology is king and the digital wall-covering trend is on the rise, Mills offers something unique: a humanmade product. “One drawback to digitally printed wallpaper is that it all looks and feels the same. (My wallpaper) has a thickness to it. You can tell

2,670 sq.ft. 1359 Madera Ave. D. Oren to T. Chow for $836,000 on 04/29/16; built 1949, 2bd, 920 sq.ft. 1047 Menlo Oaks Drive Santero Trust to S. & R. Bachman for $1,225,000 on 04/28/16; built 1940, 2bd, 1,060 sq.ft. 1855 Oakdell Drive Masterson Trust to Jalali Trust for $3,425,000 on 05/03/16; built 1948, 4bd, 3,020 sq.ft. 1350 Trinity Drive Rice Trust to H. Jiang for $2,200,000 on 04/27/16; built 1987, 3bd, 2,380 sq.ft.

$505,000 119 Concord Circle D. & J. Courter to T. & P. Golestani for $1,880,000 on 06/01/16; built 1994, 4bd, 1,760 sq.ft.; previous sale 10/15/2010, $950,000 505 Cypress Point Drive #118 C. & R. Ruescher to S. Jeon for $575,000 on 05/27/16; built 1971, 1bd, 645 sq.ft.; previous sale 10/02/2012, $325,000 99 East Middlefield Road #41 Q. Lin to A. Hahn for $865,000 on 05/31/16; built 1969, 2bd, 1,052 sq.ft.; previous sale 05/16/2014, $590,000 280 Easy St. #403 Squier Trust to S. Cheung for $555,000 on 05/31/16; built 1964, 1bd, 711

Mountain View

1114 Boranda Ave. Rich Country to H. Xi for $1,605,000 on 05/27/16; built 2007, 4bd, 2,112 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/01/2013, $1,200,000 938 Clark Ave. #25 S. Wong to E. Simko for $920,000 on 05/31/16; built 1978, 2bd, 1,069 sq.ft.; previous sale 11/03/2009,

sq.ft.; previous sale 06/25/2009, $285,000 193 Fairchild Drive K. Zhou to Marzano & B Trust for $1,180,000 on 05/31/16; built 2007, 3bd, 1,654 sq.ft. 1667 Grant Road A. Giansiracusa to X. Zhou for $1,330,000 on 05/27/16; built 1979, 3bd, 1,884 sq.ft.; previous sale 03/19/1993, $310,000 1461 Gretel Lane G. & B. Thomas to Hoch Trust for $2,400,000 on 06/01/16; built 1954, 4bd, 1,741 sq.ft.; previous sale 01/17/2001, $875,500 339 Higdon Ave. Beccavale Ventures to Judy Jiaqi Wang Limited for $1,480,000 on 05/31/16; built 1953, 1,456 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/05/2014, $920,000 1571 Hollingsworth DriveSutherland Trust to W. & C. Segalla for $2,004,000 on 05/31/16; built 1954, 3bd, 1,293 sq.ft.; previous sale 04/15/1994, $346,000 234 Palo Alto Ave. R. Moreira to A. Garg for $1,860,000 on 06/01/16; built 1990, 2bd, 1,511 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/20/2010, $870,000 49 Showers Drive #J217 H. MacLean to H. Gadgil for $850,000 on 05/31/16; built 1977, 2bd, 1,206 sq.ft.; previous sale 07/17/1998, $265,500 457 Sierra Vista Ave. #7 H. Qian to C. Gong for $1,045,000 on 06/01/16; built 1985, 2bd, 1,113 sq.ft.; previous sale 05/12/2015, $815,000 1385 Snow St. Davis Trust to J. & M. Mandell for $1,450,000 on 05/27/16; built 1946, 2bd, 864 sq.ft.

Palo Alto

101 Alma St. #405 †N. Sawiris to J. Lou for $1,625,000 on 05/31/16; built 1960, 2bd, 1,479 sq.ft.; previous sale 02/28/2011, $855,000 750 Arastradero Road Q. Huang

to K. & A. Hwang for $2,100,000 on 05/27/16; built 1950, 3bd, 1,863 sq.ft.; previous sale 01/04/2008, $1,250,000 420 Cambridge Ave. #4 A. Himel to C. Pickett for $2,100,000 on 05/31/16; previous sale 05/05/2015, $2,100,000 800 High St. #417 Epino Trust to M. Allen for $1,800,000 on 05/27/16; built 2006, 2bd, 1,270 sq.ft.; previous sale 08/14/2006, $1,180,000 3665 La Calle Court Brown Trust to Hays Trust for $1,650,000 on 05/31/16; built 1941, 2bd, 1,287 sq.ft. 777 San Antonio Road #31 M. McKenna to AWG Property for $945,000 on 05/27/16; built 1974, 2bd, 1,030 sq.ft.; previous sale 06/15/2004, $460,000 3310 South Court Dubois Trust to C. Yu for $2,958,000 on 05/27/16; built 2001, 4bd, 2,380 sq.ft.; previous sale 09/01/1999, $605,000

Portola Valley

420 Cervantes RoadBoyce Trust to G. Mason for $4,364,000 on 04/29/16; built 1961, 5bd, 3,910 sq.ft. 6 Hawkview St. Brown Trust to Banks Trust for $2,740,000 on 04/28/16; built 1979, 3bd, 2,580 sq.ft.

BUILDING PERMITS

1796 Hamilton Ave. Install cooling coil and two condensing units, install ductless mini-split system and furnace replacement 440 Cesano Court, unit# 113 Kitchen remodel. Removal and replacement of countertops and cabinets in kitchen and new faucet. No change to lighting. Update electrical to meet code. $13,000

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that a person made it. There’s a rustico quality to it that you could never achieve with a digitally printed thing,” Mills said. It would seem that wallpaper has moved from the background to the foreground, becoming the center of attention rather than a muted afterthought. Allen notes that often clients are more open to using wall coverings than to buying a piece of art for the wall. Perhaps this is because wall coverings seem more accessible than a piece of art. Or, maybe, it’s that wall coverings are a pieces of art in and of themselves.Q Editorial Intern Anna Medina can be emailed at amedina@paweekly.com.

541 Bryson Avenue, Palo Alto Midtown Mid-Century Modern

M Photo by Tim Nauman, courtesy Photo Mills

This floral wallpaper pattern, “Olivia Seed,” was created from a carved sheet of rubber that was hand-printed one block at a time

id-Century vibe features open living space that ﬂows from the entry, through the solarium and great room to the kitchen and family room. Four bedrooms, three baths. Separate structure for studio, gardening center and storage. Secluded cul-de-sac setting close to Midtown amenities and commute routes.

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1850 Bryant Street, Palo Alto Offered at $2,888,000 Light-Filled Home in Old Palo Alto Fantastic opportunity to live in heart of Old Palo Alto. Stunning contemporary 2-story home. Open floorplan saturated with natural light. Vaulted ceilings in living/dining rooms. 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths and sunny loft. Maple floors throughout. Private, lush backyard with deck. Located on tree-lined bicycle blvd. Easy biking/walking to top schools - Walter Hays, Jordan, and Palo Alto High. Moments to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University and Town & Country Village. For more information, please contact: Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com ®

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Tax Issues Relating to Real Property Thursday, June 23, 2016 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Please join DeLeon Realty at our June Seminar. Gain insight into tax issues relating to real estate from Michael Repka, the managing broker and general counsel of DeLeon Realty. Also, hear the latest market updates from Ken DeLeon, the most successful real estate broker in Silicon Valley, along with his team of talented area specialists, who focus on specific neighborhoods throughout the area.

To RSVP, please contact Kimberly Vigil at 650.543.8500 or by email at RSVP@deleonrealty.com Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, Grand Ballroom 3000 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto Seminar is for prospective clients only, no outside real estate professionals permitted.

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883 Jordan Avenue, Los Altos Offered at $988,000 Central Townhome Near Downtown Within moments of popular downtown Los Altos attractions, this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome of 1,445 sq. ft. (per county) provides a central yet peaceful location. Highlights include two fireplaces, an attached garage, and a selection of thoughtful updates, and the private rear patio connects to the community’s pool and spa. This intimate community is walking distance to fine shopping and dining and enjoys prime access to delightful parks and desirable LASD schools (buyer to verify eligibility). For more information, please contact: Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com ®

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1525 Edgewood Drive, Palo Alto Exciting Property in Crescent Park Addition Showcasing an impressive lot of 20,140 sq. ft. (per county), this property includes a tastefully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home of W WTY ?= 2@ I<1> /;A:@EJ ;A@?501 @41 Ō;;0 F;:1 -:0 <;@1:@5-8 ;2 -<<>;D Y YTT ?= 2@ <1>21/@ 2;> 1D<-:?5;: &41 ?<-/5;A? B1>?-@581 01?53: 1:/;A>-31? 5:0;;>N;A@0;;> 1:@1>@-5:5:3 -:0 <>;B501? - ?@E85?48E >19;01810 75@/41: @C; ŋ>1<8-/1? -:0 -88 1: ?A5@1 .10>;;9? 1:@1>10 .E - 41-@10 <;;8 @41 <->7 8571 3>;A:0? 5:/8A01 9-:E 2>A5@ @>11? -:0 ->1 95:A@1? 2>;9 ŋ:1 <->7? 1D/1881:@ "-8; 8@; ?/4;;8? -:0 ':5B1>?5@E B1:A1

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www.366SierraVista.com OFFERED AT $998,000

3759 REDWOOD CIRCLE, PALO ALTO Open House Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Desiree Docktor REALTOR ® License # 01808874

650.291.8487 ddocktor@apr.com DesireeDocktor.com

*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Interior: 1,588± sq. ft.* Lot: 6,026± sq. ft.*

Gorgeous New Chef’s Kitchen Designer Bathrooms Modern Features

Freshly Painted Int/Ext. iÀ}Þ ivwV i Ì > i Ì iÃ Professionally landscaped

Great Neighborhood Close to schools, Mitchell Park, Cubberley Community

OFFERED AT $2,398,000 | www.3759Redwood.com www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • June 17, 2016 • Page 45

A Luxury Collection By Intero Real Estate Services

Sand Hill Estates, Woodside

5 Betty Lane, Atherton

700 King’s Mountain Road, Woodside

$35,000,000

$24,800,000

$23,988,000

Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello & Cutty Smith Lic.#01343305 & 01444081

Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Greg Goumas Lic.#01242399, 00709019, 01878208

Listing Provided by: Albert Garibaldi & Natasha Green Lic.#01321299 & #01409216

11627 Dawson Drive, Los Altos Hills

91 Selby Lane, Atherton

291 Atherton Avenue, Atherton

$18,950,000

$14,900,000

$14,688,000

Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019

Listing Provided by: Catherine Qian, Lic.#01276431

Listing Provided by: Nancy Gehrels, Lic.#01952964

13480 Wildcress Drive, Los Altos Hills

26880 Elena Road, Los Altos Hills

10440 Albertsworth Lane, Los Altos Hills

$13,895,000

$12,888,888

$11,488,000

Listing Provided by: David Troyer, Lic.#01234450

Listing Provided by: Dan Kroner, Lic.#01790340

Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas & John Reece, Lic.#01878208 & 00838479

245 Mountain Wood Lane, Woodside

40 Firethorn Way, Portola Valley

2991 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto

$7,250,000

$6,888,000

$5,950,000

Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Lic.#01242399

Listing Provided by: Greg Goumas, Lic.#01878208

Listing Provided by: Tom Rollett, Lic.#01383194

1100 Mountain Home Rd.,Woodside

26861 Purissima Road, Los Altos Hills

1250 Miramontes Street, Half Moon Bay

$5,850,000

$5,298,000

$2,800,000

Listing Provided by: David Kelsey, Tom Dallas, Lic.#01242399, 00709019

Listing Provided by: Shawn Ansari Lic.#01088988

Listing Provided by: Dana Cappiello, Lic.#01343305

See our entire luxury collection at www.InteroPrestigio.com ©2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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The Solution to Selling Your Luxury Home.

291 Atherton Avenue, Atherton, Ca | $14,688,000 | Listing Provided by: Nancy Gehrels, Lic.#01952964

www.291AthertonAve.com Customized to the unique style of each luxury property, Prestigio will expose your home through the most influential mediums reaching the greatest number of qualified buyers wherever they may be in the world. For more information about listing your home with the Intero Prestigio International program, call your local Intero Real Estate Services office. Woodside 1590 Cañada Lane Woodside, CA 94062 650.206.6200

Menlo Park 807 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 650.543.7740

Los Altos 496 First Street, Ste. 200 Los Altos, CA 94022 650.947.4700

www.InteroRealEstate.com www.InteroOpenHomes.com 2016 Intero Real Estate Services Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc. All rights reserved. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if you are listed with another broker. www.PaloAltoOnline.com •

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Selling your home? First, meet with Michael Repka.

Meet with Michael today for tax and legal advice before listing your home. Unlike most real estate agents, Michael holds two law degrees and has years of experience as a real estate and tax attorney, giving his clients a unique advantage as most other brokerages do not provide an in-house attorney to help clients. In addition, the expertise and marketing available through the team at DeLeon Realty are the very best in the business. Meet with Michael to discuss any preliminary tax and legal questions about selling your home and let him tell you more about what makes DeLeon Realty’s innovative approach to real estate so successful. There is no cost or obligation for this consultation. However, Homeowners that have a current listing contract with another agent are excluded.

650.488.7325 | www.deleonrealty.com | CalBRE #01903224

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2448 GREER ROAD, PALO ALTO OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 1:30-5:00PM

Palo Alto OFFERED AT $2,798,000 www.2448Greer.com

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Interior: 2,026± sq. ft.*

A rare opportunity, ideally located in Community Center. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath Mediterranean style home offers custom upgrades throughout with attention mh ]^mZbe' Ma^ hi^g Ühhk ieZg bl Ziihbgm^] pbma oZnem^] ceilings and windows, bathing you in sunlight the minute you open the front door. Attached one-car garage with community lane access. Cul-de-sac Location Fully Renovated Just moments to Lucie Stern Community Center, Rinconada Lot: 9,225± sq. ft.* Excellent schools Palo Alto, Park, excellent Palo Alto schools and downtown <abek^g l Fnl^nf% Shh% Eb[kZkr Zg] Ma^Zm^k ZmmkZ\mbhgl'

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650.960.5363

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*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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26991 Taaffe Road, Los Altos Hills New Executive Villa Enjoys Bay Views A58@ 5: VTUY @41 1D@>-;>05:->E >1?501:/1 ;Ŋ1>? Z .10>;;9? [ 2A88 -:0 V 4-82 .-@4? -:0 ;B1> [ YTT ?= 2@ I<1> <>;61/@ ?A99->EJ &45? 1:@1>@-5:91:@ 2>51:08E 01?53: 1:6;E? 8-B5?4 21-@A>1? 8571 -: 181B-@;> - 4;91 @41-@1> - C5:1 /188-> C5@4 - @-?@5:3 >;;9 -:0 - 3E9 C5@4 - ?-A:- -/10 .E - 3-@10 9;@;> /;A>@ @41 3>;A:0? ;2 -<<>;D U V -/>1? I<1> /;A:@EJ <>;B501 ?1-981?? 5:0;;>N;A@0;;> @>-:?5@5;:? -:0 ?@A::5:3 .-E B51C? &45? 8ADA>E 9-?@1><51/1 1-?58E -//1??1? 8;/-8 @>-58? -:0 01?5>-.81 % ?/4;;8? I.AE1> @; B1>52E 18535.585@EJ ;> B501; @;A> 9;>1 <4;@;? <81-?1 B5?5@

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OPEN HOUSE

Saturday & Sunday

1:00-5:00

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/Best of Silicon Valley Living/

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 4:30pm 412 BRASSINGA COURT, PALO ALTO This never-before-lived-in duette home, built in 2014 by Classic Communities, has many newly installed designer upgrades that are chic and stylish. Spanning three levels, the home has an open concept floor plan with abundant natural light and works perfectly for entertaining and everyday living. Offered at $2,058,000 For photos, visit www.412Brassinga.com • Just-completed designer upgrades, including floors, countertops, and tile selections • Three-level duette home with just one common wall and fenced yard • 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths • Approximately 2,121 square feet (per county) • Open concept great room • Gourmet kitchen features island, quartz slab countertops, and stainless steel appliances • Ground-floor bedroom with en suite bath • Additional features include: powder room; attached 2-car garage; tankless hot water; central air conditioning; three heating zones • Excellent Los Altos schools

DANTE DRUMMOND 650.400.9390 ddrummond@apr.com www.DanteDrummond.com License# 00656636 www.PaloAltoOnline.com • Palo Alto Weekly • June 17, 2016 • Page 51

280 Waverley Street, Palo Alto Offered at $888,000 Parkside Living in Downtown North This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condominium of 865 sq. ft. (per county) enjoys a quiet, park-side setting within an easy stroll of vibrant University Avenue. Updated with stylish quartz countertops and new carpet, the sunny interior displays views of lovely Johnson Park, and the complex includes an inviting pool. Tucked in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this terrific location is moments from exciting shopping and dining attractions and near excellent Palo Alto schools. For more information, please contact: Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com ®

For video tour & more photos, please visit:

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm Complimentary Lunch

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202 Camino Al Lago, Atherton Showstopper Estate in Prime Atherton Located in the prized Circus Club area, this state-of-the-art gated estate holds a main home with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, and a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom guesthouse, boasting a collective living area of 10,973 sq. ft. (per plans). Rebuilt in 2013, the home 5? .A>?@5:3 C5@4 4534 @1/4 -91:5@51? -:0 ;Ĺ&#x160;1>? ?@-@18E E1@ 5:B5@5:3 1:@1>@-5:5:3 ?<-/1? 9<;>@10 Ĺ&#x2039;D@A>1? 1:4-:/1 @41 8ADA>5;A? -9.51:/1 C4581 @41 <>5B-@1 3>;A:0? ;2 U VX -/>1? I<1> /;A:@EJ ?4;C/-?1 1D/5@5:3 ;A@0;;> 85B5:3 ->1-? ">1?@535;A? ?/4;;8? ->1 C5@45: strolling distance. For video tour & more photos, please visit:

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27811 Saddle Court, Los Altos Hills Hilltop Residence with Panoramic Views Well-appointed indoor and outdoor spaces take full advantage of the astonishing vistas displayed throughout this 5 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home of 6,598 sq. ft. (per county), which includes grounds of 1.94 acres (per county). The multi-level design is equipped 2;> 3>-:0 ?/-81 1:@1>@-5:5:3 -:0 .;-?@? ŋB1 ŋ>1<8-/1? @C; 75@/41:? -: 5:0;;> <;;8 -:0 - 3->-31 @4-@ /-: 4;80 ŋB1 /->? )5@45: moments of Highway 280, this captivating home balances privacy and natural beauty with prime convenience to urban amenities, including excellent Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility). For video tour & more photos, please visit:

www.27811Saddle.com Offered at $6,988,000

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday & Sunday

1:00-5:00

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ZachTrailerGroup

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3BR 2.5BA | ±1,616SF Living Space Designed by renowned local architect, this stunning modern farmhouse vi>ÌÕÀiÃ } i ` > ` ÕÝÕÀ ÕÃ w Ã iÃ Ì À Õ} ÕÌ° Gourmet chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and Carrara Marble countertops Private master suite with spacious walk-in closets and luxurious spa-like bath Wide plank White Oak hardwood floors,10.5+ft ceiling heights and custom 8ft doors throughout

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756 University Avenue, Palo Alto Offered at $1,288,000 Luxury Living Near Downtown A central Crescent Park location and an array of gorgeous updates define this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home of 1,313 sq. ft. (per county). Stylishly remodeled, the residence offers plantation shutters, a custom fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, and a spacious master suite with a luxurious bathroom. Also included is two-car garage parking, a private outdoor retreat, and a location that is within a stroll of Caltrain, Johnson Park, vibrant downtown Palo Alto attractions, and Addison Elementary (API 947) (buyer to verify eligibility). For more information, please contact: Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com ®

For video tour & more photos, please visit:

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm Complimentary Lunch

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1081 Miramonte Avenue, Los Altos Offered at $1,788,000 Exciting Opportunity on Spacious Lot A sought-after location makes this updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home of over 1,100 sq. ft. (per plan) a truly exceptional opportunity. Occupying a buildable lot of 14,777 sq. ft. (per survey), this gracious property adjacent to bubbling Permanente Creek offers grand oak trees. Included are pre-approved plans for a stunning home of over 4,200 sq. ft. (per plans). With terrific proximity to local shops, parks, and cafes, you will also be strolling distance to Blach Intermediate (API 958) and fine private schools (buyer to verify eligibility). For more information, please contact: ®

Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com

For video tour & more photos, please visit:

www.1081Miramonte.com

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm Complimentary Lunch & Lattes

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Bay Area Collection Menlo Park. Palo Alto. Burlingame 650.314.7200 | paciﬁcunion.com

EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE

APPOINTMENT ONLY

NEW LISTING

APPOINTMENT ONLY

52 Atherton Avenue, Atherton Price Upon Request 7 BD / 7+ BA

147 Stockbridge Avenue, Atherton $21,950,000 6 BD / 6+ BA

463 El Arroyo Road, Hillsborough $5,788,000 5 BD / 4+ BA

197 Glenwood Avenue, Atherton $5,495,000 5 BD / 3 BA

2.8 acres with every amenity to accommodate a Silicon Valley life style!

Hamptons estate home completed in May 2016. Approx 1.1 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and privacy.

Perched on a landscaped lot, this 1930 Santa Barbara style Mediterranean exempliﬁes the California lifestyle.

Magniﬁcent Tudor estate is one of Atherton’s early treasures. More than one acre with majestic palms and heritage oaks,

LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459

Gina Haggarty, 650.207.5192

LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459

Carol MacCorkle, 650.868.5478

OPEN SAT & SUN 1:30-4:30

APPOINTMENT ONLY

2577 Waverley Street, Palo Alto Price Upon Request 5 BD / 4 BA

3 Bassett Lane, Menlo Park $4,895,000 3 BD / 3.5 BA

24890 Tiare Lane, Los Altos Hills $4,480,000 3 BD / 3.5 BA

25 Drayton Road, Hillsborough $4,195,000 5 BD / 4.5 BA

Stunning new construction on a beautiful tree lined street.

Stylish Santa Barbara home offers a wonderful ﬂoor plan ideal for entertainment plus lush gardens.

Dramatic contemporary with resort living, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, guest house, pool, sport court, putting green.

Gated, picturesque Mediterranean with views of Bay, SF, and hills throughout.

LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459

SKYWOOD ACRES HOME

Gina Haggarty, 650.207.5192

NEW LISTING

OPEN SUN 2-4

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65 Skywood Way, Woodside $3,850,000 5 BD / 5+ BA

390 El Dorado Avenue, Palo Alto $3,688,,000 4 BD / 3 BA

3600 Lyon Street, San Francisco $ 3,499,000 3 BD / 3.5 BA

2317 Saint Francis Drive, Palo Alto $3,250,000 4 BD / 3.5 BA

Built in 2012, this custom home has a wrap-around porch. Craftsman architectural styling.

Spectacular views of Palace of Fine Arts & GG Bridge. This is a rare opportunity to live by one of the world’s most treasured landmarks.

Privately located on cul-de-sac, traditional and modern, wired for every communication need.

David Weil, 650.823.3855

The AW Team, 650.380.0220

LeMieux Associates, 650.465.7459 Sharon Bacigalupi, 415.345.3062 Marianne Schier, 415.999.0979

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Offered at $3,688,000 | 390ElDorado.com 4 Bed 3 Bath | House ±2,734 sq ft | Lot ±7,370 sq ft Open House: June 19th 1:30–4:30

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FA M I LY CO M P O U N D O P P O RT U N IT Y 75 Reservoir Road, Atherton | 75reservoir.com Price Reduced to $8,500,000 | Beds 4 | Baths 3 | Home Â±2,740 sf 3.47 acres _ %TTVS\MQEXIP] EGVIW Â¾EX FYMPHEFPI PERH [MXL ER EHHMXMSREP WUYEVI foot agricultural easement and 1.47 acres of landscape/agricultural opportunity.

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COMMUNITY CENTER 1404 Harker Avenue, Palo Alto | 1404harker.com

Price Reduced to $8,500,000 Beds 5 | Baths 9 | Home Â±7,649 sf | Lot Â±1 acre

Offered at $2,350,000 Beds 3 | Baths 2 | Home Â±1,200 sf | Lot Â±5,280 sf

Michael Dreyfus, Broker 650.485.3476 michael.dreyfus@dreyfussir.com 0MGIRWI 2S

Noelle Queen, Sales Associate 650.427.9211 noelle.queen@dreyfussir.com 0MGIRWI 2S Downtown Palo Alto 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto 650.644.3474

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Downtown Menlo Park 640 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park 650.847.1141

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645 Barbara Avenue, Mountain View Offered at $1,588,000 Stylishly Updated in Fabulous Location Faced by an inviting, tree-shaded yard, this exquisite 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home of 1,609 sq. ft. (per county) occupies a lot of 6,820 sq. ft. (per county). Thoughtful updates include indoor and outdoor speakers, central cooling, and plantation shutters, and the residence offers a fireplace and an attached two-car garage. The sensational backyard enjoys Brazilian hardwood decking, several fruit trees, and a meditation garden. This captivating home is within a stroll of parks, fine schools, and local shopping, and is just moments from exciting Castro Street. For more information, please contact: ®

Michael Repka 650.488.7325 | michael@deleonrealty.com

For video tour & more photos, please visit:

www.645Barbara.com

OPEN HOUSE Saturday & Sunday, 1-5 pm Complimentary Lunch & Lattes

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THIS WEEKEND OPEN HOMES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL TIMES ARE 1:30-4:30 PM

4 Bedrooms 6 Tuscaloosa Ave Sat 2-5 Alain Pinel Realtors

$3,888,000 323-1111

5 Bedrooms 90 Macbain Ave Sat/Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker

$5,200,000 324-4456

BELMONT 3 Bedrooms 106 Farallon Dr $1,098,000 Sat/Sun Pacific Union International 314-7200

BURLINGAME 2 Bedrooms 224 Channing Rd $1,498,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Pacific Union International 314-7200

CAMPBELL 3 Bedrooms - Townhouse 346 W Rincon Ave Sun Coldwell Banker

$795,000 851-2666

CUPERTINO 5 Bedrooms 22661 San Juan Rd Sat/Sun 1-4 Sereno Group

$2,998,000 947-2900

EAST PALO ALTO 3 Bedrooms 167 Daphne Way Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 2507 Hazelwood Way Sat 1-4 Coldwell Banker

$798,000 323-1111 $789,000 324-4456

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Legal Notices 995 Fictitious Name Statement KITCH’N OFFICE KITCHEN’N OFFICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 616534 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.) Kitch’n Office, 2.) Kitchen’n Office, located at 532 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): AMATO USA HOLDINGS, INC. 830 Stewart Dr. Suite 277 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on May 20, 2016. (PAW May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2016) SAFE CHOICE GARAGE DOOR REPAIR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 617642 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Safe Choice Garage Door Repair, located at 9320 Heiting Ct., Santee, CA 92071, San Diego County. The Principal place of business is in San Diego County and a current Fictitious Business Name Statement is on file at the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office of said County. This business is owned by: A Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): TRANSPARENT GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS 9320 Heiting Ct. Santee, CA 92071 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on May 19, 2016. (PAW June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016) SHIFT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 617752 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: SHIFT, located at 829 Barron Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): CHRISTINE PERRY 829 Barron Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5-17-2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on May 24, 2016. (PAW June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016)

PROJECT M: MIND & MONEY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 618173 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Project M: Mind & Money, located at 2625 Middlefield Rd. #458, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: A Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): HAPPY RETURNS TOO, LLC 2625 Middlefield Rd. #458 Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on June 8, 2016. (PAW June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016) KIRSTEN COOPER, LAC FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 618168 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Kirsten Cooper, LAC, located at 200 S. California Ave., Ste. 190, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): KIRSTEN COOPER 1119 Colorado Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on June 7, 2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on June 7, 2016. (PAW June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016) ORCHID WEALTH MANAGEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 618409 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Orchid Wealth Management, located at 970 Palo Alto Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by: An Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is(are): SETH SWENSON 970 Palo Alto Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on June 11, 2016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on June 13, 2016. (PAW June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2016)

997 All Other Legals NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 12335D NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the seller(s) is/ are: SITO INCORPORATED, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 3898 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 Whose Corporate office is located at: 9 W. 43RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 Doing Business as: PAPA JOHN’S (#3972) (Type FRANCHISED PIZZA RESTAURANTS)

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: YOUSEF SHAMIEH, PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: LARRY KANEER AND/ OR ASSIGNEE, 1400 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, APT 1616, BUFORD, GA 30519 The assets being sold are generally described as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 3898 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94306 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW INC, 3838 WATT AVE, STE F-610, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821 and the anticipated sale date is JULY 6, 2016 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW INC, 3838 WATT AVE, STE F-610, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be JULY 5, 2016, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: MAY 31, 2016 Buyer(s) LARRY KANEER LA1671263 PALO ALTO WEEKLY 6/17/16

TSG No.: 8625570 TS No.: CA1600273045 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 0142499813 APN: 127-21-017 Property Address: 3619 LUPINE AVENUE PALO ALTO, CA 94303 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/07/2016 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/17/2005, as Instrument No. 18238005, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of California. Executed by: CONAN S. YEM, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the gated North Market Street entrance to the Superior Courthouse at 190 N. Market Street, San Jose, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 127-21-017 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3619 LUPINE AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

THE PENINSULA’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO WWW.FOGSTER.COM regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $427,316.24. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600273045 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6

Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0284204 To: PALO ALTO WEEKLY 06/17/2016, 06/24/2016, 07/01/2016 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EARL M. HARJU, aka EARL MELVIN HARJU Case No.: 1-16-PR-178917 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EARL M. HARJU, aka EARL MELVIN HARJU. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: JAMES J. RAMONI, Public Administrator of Santa Clara County in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. The Petition for Probate requests that: JAMES J. RAMONI, Public Administrator of Santa Clara County be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not

grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.: 10 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Mark A. Gonzalez 373 West Julian Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95110 (408)758-4200 (PAW June 17, 24, July 1, 2016)

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Valarie Allman set lifetime bests three times in the discus before finishing with a top throw of 201-6. She also went 200-11 in the hammer throw.

Stanford’s Williams scores big in decathlon Cranny and Baker each earn a second place finish at NCAA meet By David Kiefer tanford sophomore Harrison Williams crushed his own school record in the decathlon, netting 8,032 points in the highest-scoring fifth-place finish in NCAA Track and Field championships history. It was the fourth time Williams broke the Stanford record, which lasted for 62 years before he arrived. His most recent mark was 7,842 from the Texas Relays in March. Williams has set personal records in all 14 of his lifetime multi-event competitions, dating

to high school. Williams achieved the Olympic Trials qualifying standard of 7,900, meaning he’ll be back at Hayward Field in Eugene in July to try and make the U.S. Olympic team. “That’s a huge barrier for any decathlete,” Williams said. “I’m happy to get that out of the way and score 8,100, 8,200 at trials.” A pair of Stanford sophomores, Elise Cranny in the 1,500 and Olivia Baker in the 800, earned (continued on page 71)

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MAKING EARLY PLANS . . . Stanford’s schedule for the 2016 Women’s Basketball Cancun Challenge was announced by tournament officials on Monday afternoon. The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya just south of Cancun, Mexico will host the event, slated for Nov. 24-26. The Cardinal is part of the four-team Mayan Division, which also features Northeastern, Purdue and Wichita State. Teams will battle in a round-robin format, playing the other three teams across the Thanksgiving holiday.

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DRAFT TO DIAMOND . . . Stanford grad Cal Quantrill patiently went about rehabbing from Tommy John surgery for 15 months. The recent Stanford grad put himself on a rapid pace to playing baseball again and setting a goal to reach the major leagues in less time than it took for full recovery. Quantrill, who showed plenty of promise in his one-plus seasons with the Cardinal, signed with the San Diego Padres on Monday and then took the mound in the bullpen at Petco Park to show off the four-million dollar right arm that prompted the Padres to make him their first round pick (eighth overall) of the First-Year Player Draft last Thursday. Palo Alto grad Christoph Bono, drafted by the Giants in the 37th round, Palo Alto resident Michael Tinsley, a seventh round pick by the Cleveland Indians, Menlo College’s Lucas Erceg, who went to the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round, Oaks Max Dutto, who was tabbed by the Chicago White Sox in the ninth round, Stanford’s Chris Viall, a sixth round pick by the New York Mets, Cardinal Jack Klein, taken by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 33rd round, and Stanford’s Tommy Edman, a St. Louis Cardinals sixthround selection, all remain unsigned. Sacred Heart Prep grad Andrew Dauschbach, tabbed by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 40th round, will attend Stanford instead.

Harrison Williams achieved the Olympic Trials qualifying standard of 7,900 and will compete for a spot on the the U.S. Olympic team.

Friday Golf: USGA U.S. Open, 7 a.m.; Fox Sports 1; 2 p.m. KTVU Men’s vollyeball: FIVB World League, 1 p.m.; NBCSN

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Golf: USGA U.S. Open, 8 a.m.; KTVU Men’s volleyball: FIVB World League: USA vs. Germany, 3:30 p.m.; NBCSN

Love of the sport motivates Walsh Jennings

Sunday

Former Stanford star has helped create a lot of interest

Saturday

Golf: USGA U.S. Open, 8 a.m.; KTVU Women’s tennis: Stanford vs. Oklahoma State, NCAA tennis championship (replay), 10:30 a.m.; CBS Men’s volleyball: FIVB World League: USA vs. Japan, 6 p.m.; NBCSN Men’s volleyball: FIVB World League: USA vs.Turkey, 8 p.m.; NBCSN

Monday Diving: Olympic trials, 4 p.m.; NBCSN

Tuesday Diving: Olympic trials, 4 p.m.; NBCSN Robert Beck